| It is time for true competition in US futures markets (at FT.com) This week's joint regulatory hearings in Washington, DC by the two main US financial market regulators on "harmonisation of market regulation" are a much needed step to effect change in the futures markets and eliminate the differences between the regulation of securities and futures products. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Once-ambitious building projects become relics of the recession Across the city and across the state, more of these kinds of properties are popping up. They look just like normal construction projects, but something is wrong. Knee-high weeds surround the buildings and parking lots sit empty. Closer inspection reveals that construction stopped weeks or months ago. feeds.bizjournals.com |
EU regulators may take speedy action on "dark pools" (Reuters) European Union securities regulators will complete their review of "dark pool" share trading venues by year end and may ask the bloc's executive to take speedy action, a top supervisor said on Tuesday. us.rd.yahoo.com |
What's Up, What's Down: Bullish for the Metals and Grains (TradingMarkets.com) It's all bullish for the grains and metals, as rough rice and soy oil closed higher on Tuesday while higher settlements for copper, gold, silver and platinum. See what's in store for today's session in Rick's morning commentary. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Run With Nike But Don't Touch The Lobster Nike is near new highs but still a great buy. Darden Restaurants might be tempting but we're taking a pass. forbes.com |