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The 'Flash Boys' exchange is expanding, now wants to save corporations fleeced by speed traders

The 'Flash Boys' exchange is expanding, now wants to save corporations fleeced by speed traders

Corporate buyback trades are ripe for being picked off by high speed firms, effectively siphoning millions of dollars from the companies.

7 years ago
ECB weighs investigating Deutsche Bank over alleged unauthorized bond purchases: sources

ECB weighs investigating Deutsche Bank over alleged unauthorized bond purchases: sources

The European Central Bank is examining whether to open a formal investigation into Deutsche Bank for allegedly buying some of its own securities without authorization, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.



7 years ago
The next recession could crush many with credit card debt

The next recession could crush many with credit card debt

The next downturn won't have to be as bad as the Great Recession for credit card delinquencies to become a big problem. Here's what you can do to protect yourself while times are relatively good.

7 years ago
Oil prices slip on Saudi pledge, financial markets look to Fed

Oil prices slip on Saudi pledge, financial markets look to Fed

Oil prices cooled on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia's pledge to quickly restore production eased supply worries, while caution ahead of an expected U.S. interest rate cut kept wider financial markets in tight ranges.



7 years ago
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices

Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices

Facebook Inc unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company's first foray into TV streaming hardware but offering a limited selection of subscription services.



7 years ago
Tesla wants your car insurance business. It may not save you money

Tesla wants your car insurance business. It may not save you money

The electric car manufacturer is offering auto insurance to its owners in California, with plans to expand to other states.

7 years ago
Lone 737 MAX criss-crossed Canada for pilot checks during grounding

Lone 737 MAX criss-crossed Canada for pilot checks during grounding

While the world's Boeing 737 MAX fleet remains grounded after two fatal crashes, a solitary Air Canada plane has been spotted in the skies, shuttling between Quebec and Ontario.



7 years ago
'Flash Boys' exchange wants to protect corporations from being fleeced by speed traders

'Flash Boys' exchange wants to protect corporations from being fleeced by speed traders

Corporate buyback trades are ripe for being picked off by high speed firms, effectively siphoning millions of dollars from the companies.

7 years ago
Garments for lease: 'rental' apparel brings new wrinkles for retail stores

Garments for lease: 'rental' apparel brings new wrinkles for retail stores

Lisa Batitto, 54, says she has virtually stopped buying clothes ever since she started renting them.



7 years ago
This year's IPO class is the least profitable of any year since the tech bubble

This year's IPO class is the least profitable of any year since the tech bubble

This year's initial public offerings are performing like it's 1999 — and not in a good way.

7 years ago
A majority of CFOs believe the US will be in a recession within a year

A majority of CFOs believe the US will be in a recession within a year

Corporate executives and money managers have grown increasingly pessimistic about the economy as growth around the world slows.

7 years ago
Futures on back foot before Fed policy decision

Futures on back foot before Fed policy decision

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates in what has been a rocky week for global markets.



7 years ago
Apple spars with EU as $14 billion Irish tax dispute drags on

Apple spars with EU as $14 billion Irish tax dispute drags on

Apple accused the European Commission of misunderstanding its business on day two of the iPhone maker's appeal against a $14 billion tax order, in a dispute that is key to the EU's drive to collect more taxes but which could also run for years.



7 years ago
Britain to investigate $5 billion U.S. takeover of defense firm Cobham

Britain to investigate $5 billion U.S. takeover of defense firm Cobham

Britain will investigate the national security impact of the purchase of defense company Cobham by U.S. private equity firm Advent International, potentially delaying or even blocking the $5 billion deal.



7 years ago
Airbus revises up jet demand, trims traffic growth

Airbus revises up jet demand, trims traffic growth

Airbus on Wednesday revised up forecasts for jetliner demand in the next 20 years led by growth in the new industrial hubs of Asia, while voicing alarm over rising protectionism.



7 years ago