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Meme stocks and market manipulation

Investors have become aware of meme stocks surging to record-breaking levels. Social media conversations and many headlines described fast gains exceeding 1,000%. The information provided caused some trending speculative stocks to appear exceptionally attractive....

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What is a Ponzi scheme?

If you decide to invest in something that promises extremely high returns with little to no risk, the investment may be a Ponzi scheme. These schemes get you to invest money, but the fraudsters do not put it towards another investment. Typically, the fraudsters take a...

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How can I spot an imposter broker?

Not every investor you talk to is legitimate. Some people have lost a lot of money because they handed money or personal information over to a person or company that turned out to be a scammer. As The Motley Fool explains, scammers have impersonated reputable brokers,...

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What are FINRA’s rules regarding supervision?

If you learn that your broker mishandled your investment, you probably not only feel outraged at the broker's actions, but you may wonder why the firm the broker works for did not supervise the broker's activities. It is natural to think that brokerage firms have a...

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Common types of securities disputes

Disputes are common in the securities industry. Unresolved disputes can lead to costly litigation and other issues that compromise the reputation, credibility and success of the brokers or securities agencies. Though you cannot predict when disputes may occur, it is...

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