Margin investors endure tough action by brokers
Article Abstract:
During the Nasdaq Composite Index fall of April 14, 2000, broker dealers exercised their right to change margin-loan practices without notice, leaving customers only hours to meet their margin calls.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Brokers' legal woes can strand investors
Article Abstract:
Money that is to be returned to investors from settlements of securities brokers' criminal cases can be tied up for years.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Net bubble broke records, rules and bank accounts
Article Abstract:
The trend known as the Great Internet Bubble is analyzed. This trend refers to web sites going public regardless of previous finances.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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