Category: Taking Stock
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Stock Trading in Washington DC: More of Everything Is Needed
By Jim Toes, STA Earlier this week, the Pulitzer Prize Board announced the 2023 winners of its coveted and prestigious awards for excellence in journalism. Among the recipients were staff for the […] Read More
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The Silver Linings of George Santos
By Jim Toes, STA People are hardwired to look for any positive outcome from a disappointing event. This tendency to search for silver linings in all kinds of dark clouds […] Read More
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Holidays at Harry’s
By Jim Toes, STA Last week, restaurateur icon Harry Poulakakos celebrated the 50th anniversary of the institution that bears his name, Harry’s at Hanover Square. This momentous event was recognized […] Read More
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SEC Auctions: Benefit or Risk?
by Jim Toes President and CEO, STA This Wednesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission will propose a series of highly anticipated rules and rule amendments that have the potential to fundamentally […] Read More
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A Friday to Remember: 89th Annual Market Structure Conference Shines a Light on STA’s Mission
I am proud to say that STA’s 89th Annual Market Structure Conference is in the books. On behalf of our entire Board of Governors, I’d like to once again extend […] Read More
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Hey Intern, I’m Not Lonely
By Jim Toes Sitting in O’Hare Airport last Friday for what turned into a 10-hour flight delay, I had plenty of time to catch up on lots of reading. One […] Read More
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To the Intern Class of 2022!
This STA article is dedicated to the many financial services interns in the United States and Canada. Please forward to those interns working among us this summer. Welcome to the […] Read More
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Who Pays the SEC’s Bill on Crypto? (Hint: Not Crypto)
On Wednesday, Chairman Gary Gensler presented the SEC’s 2023 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. The SEC’s proposed budget, which was made public in late March, […] Read More
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My Word is My Bond
By Jim Toes, STA Most companies and organizations have a motto – something that serves as a guiding principle for their members and employees while also providing a succinct description […] Read More
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Wall Street Bonuses; How Much Will You Save?
By Jim Toes, STA Bonuses and pay raises have been reported with great enthusiasm in the daily journals recently. Speculation forecasts increases of 25%, 50% and higher, and comparisons to […] Read More