Flash Crash Panel to Discuss Market Fixes with Regulators

The May 6 “flash crash” is still somewhat of an enigma, but an advisory panel meeting on Friday to review a report into it could at least help regulators establish some new market rules to prevent similar crashes from occurring…

Manipulation or Not, Is Silver a Smart Investment?

Shares of silver are up 40% this year, compared to just over 20% for gold. But a statement from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday could rattle prices and investors considering adding silver to their portfolios…