JPMorgan probed over market manipulation of Treasury securities

FINANCIAL TIMES

Regulators and other authorities cracked down on spoofing after Congress specifically outlawed the feinting strategy in 2010

Authorities are investigating whether traders at JPMorgan manipulated the market for Treasury securities and futures contracts, according to regulatory disclosures and people familiar with the matter. read more »

Marijuana companies in the midst of a dotcom-style market crash

THE GUARDIAN

The North American Marijuana Index, which tracks listed firms in the sector, has plummeted about 80% in the last year. read more »

Jury Finds Investment Adviser and its Owner Liable for Fraud

SEC

Jury found that Westport Capital Markets, LLC defrauded their advisory clients by repeatedly purchasing securities that generated significant undisclosed compensation, enriching themselves at their clients' expense. read more »