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SEC to temporarily ban short-selling: report
Marketwatch ^ | 9-18-08 | Robert Schroeder

Posted on 09/18/2008 5:36:14 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intends to temporarily ban short-selling, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday night. It's unclear if the commission has approved the move, the Journal reported.

(Excerpt) Read more at marketwatch.com ...


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To: A Strict Constructionist

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121 posted on 09/21/2008 12:27:11 AM PDT by Danae (Read my Lipstick: I AM Sarah Palin)
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To: RKBA Democrat

Is this naked short selling, or all short selling?


122 posted on 09/21/2008 12:27:46 AM PDT by Silly (PalinLove.com)
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To: RKBA Democrat
In the mean time put options will continue to be perfectly legal.

New opportunities for market makers?

123 posted on 09/21/2008 12:36:52 AM PDT by Dinsdale
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To: Silly

All short selling.


124 posted on 09/21/2008 3:24:27 AM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!)
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To: RKBA Democrat

Wow. I’m not sure how I feel about this, but down deep I guess I trust that what they’re doing is okay, as long as it’s temporary (which I think it is).

Short selling is extremely risky. Most people don’t know what it is (I can explain it to anyone if they wish).


125 posted on 09/21/2008 3:26:35 AM PDT by Silly (PalinLove.com)
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To: RKBA Democrat
This is stupid. For every short seller, there has to be a long buyer.
126 posted on 09/21/2008 2:43:49 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (My book is out. Read excerpts at http://www.thejusticecooperative.com)
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To: dickmc

Thank you for the link, enlightening.


127 posted on 09/28/2008 12:42:24 PM PDT by GregoryFul
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