A tale of little people in the dark

Article Abstract:

Small investors do not get the same information about stocks that institutional investors get. The amount corporations spend on investor relations is largely targeted at big investors and they get unfair advantages from insider information. However, there are difficulties in pinning down what constitutes insider information. An article about the rules against unequal distribution of information in the US is included.

Analysis, Cover Story, Investments, Insider trading in securities, Insider trading (Securities), Investor relations

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'Free float' spectre sends a shiver through the market: a new index system is threatening the dominance of a few market heavyweights

Article Abstract:

Shares in some leading Australian firms have been negatively affected as investors seek to meet the standards of the new 'free float' stock market index system being introduced later in 2001. The new system will create particular problems for companies which have a large proportion of their capital in the control of government, management or controlling shareholders.

Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges

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Taking line honors in the world of boat design

Article Abstract:

Formation Design Systems' Maxsurf software program, designed for technically complex applications such as designing yachts and oil tankers, has proved very successful. The company has managed to establish a strong presence in Japan.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Product information, Formation Design Systems Inc.

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