Insider trading occurs when a person learns of an event that is likely to affect a company’s stock price. The event may either have a positive or a negative impact on the stock's price. The individual must then make a trade based on information that is not available...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accusing a former Florida man of operating a “long-running scheme designed to deceive investors,” a plan that netted tens of millions of dollars from unwitting victims. According to the SEC’s allegations, the Sarasota...
Giving a professional authority over your investments can be a great way to make the most of your money. There is also the chance that your broker will misuse that power. As an investor, you may be noticing some odd things happening. Don’t sit on suspicions that you...
Investors in New York need to be aware of financial statements fraud when they are trying to determine whether to invest in stocks. This is a type of securities fraud that is prevalent within corporate America. There are several signs that a company has manipulated...
The SEC has filed lawsuits against two companies for making misrepresentations about COVID-19 testing kits and scanning equipment. Applied Biosciences Corp. and Turbo Global Partners Inc. were both suspended from stock trading in April due to concerns about false...
Whether you’re a first-time investor or you have been doing it for years, you should always be on the lookout for scams. Before you make any commitments, be sure that you know how to spot and avoid a Ponzi scheme. Here are some red flags to look out for. Low-risk,...
