All articles tagged with #insider trading
An anonymous trader earned over $400,000 on Polymarket by betting Maduro would be ousted, just hours before a nighttime raid was announced, fueling scrutiny of insider trading risks in 24/7 prediction markets. The piece explains how these markets work, their volatile yet growing use, and the regulatory landscape in the U.S. with competitors like Kalshi and calls for tighter rules.
There is strong evidence suggesting that an anonymous user on Polymarket profited significantly by placing bets based on inside information about the US invasion of Venezuela, raising concerns about insider trading and manipulation in prediction markets related to sensitive political and military events.
There is strong evidence suggesting that an anonymous user on Polymarket profited significantly by betting on the Venezuelan invasion, possibly using insider information related to the Trump administration's plans, raising concerns about the legality and ethics of prediction markets and their potential for manipulation.
A new anonymous user on Polymarket made large bets predicting the US would seize Venezuela's Maduro, earning over US$400,000 in profits, sparking speculation of insider information and concerns about potential market manipulation.
An account on Polymarket made a significant profit by betting on Maduro's capture just before a US military attack on Venezuela, raising suspicions of insider trading and inside information, with some experts noting that such trading is often encouraged on prediction markets.
This week saw notable insider trading activity in companies like Nike, Under Armour, and Broadcom, despite the holiday-shortened week and market closures for New Year.
The article discusses the potential reversal of recent tech stock gains, the risks of sector overperformance, insider trading behaviors during hype rallies, and the outlook for the US dollar, emphasizing caution amid market optimism.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, also a Nike board member, bought $3 million worth of Nike shares, which are rising amid a 20% decline this year, highlighting insider confidence despite Nike's recent struggles.
The NBA gambling scandal involves federal indictments of over 30 individuals, including players and coaches, for rigging games and insider trading linked to organized crime, highlighting the deep integration of gambling into US sports and raising concerns about integrity and regulation.
Over 30 individuals, including NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, have been charged in a federal crackdown on illegal gambling involving insider information, rigged poker games, and organized crime, highlighting concerns over sports betting integrity and league regulation.
OKLO's stock price dropped significantly following a $6.7 million stock sale by director Michael Klein, raising questions about insider trading or market impact.
Palantir and Meta Platforms, two leading AI companies, have seen massive stock rallies driven by their AI applications, but a concerning trend of insider selling totaling over $17 billion suggests potential risks, raising questions about the sustainability of their growth and investor confidence.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley won an appeal dismissing claims that they insider traded or had a fiduciary duty to Archegos Capital before its 2021 collapse, with the court finding no evidence of such misconduct. The collapse was caused by Archegos's highly leveraged stock positions, leading to significant market losses and legal repercussions for involved parties.
Elon Musk bought 2.57 million Tesla shares worth about $1 billion, his first open-market purchase since 2020, signaling strong confidence in the company, leading to a 6% premarket rise in Tesla stock.
Opendoor's former CEO capitalized on the company's stock increase by selling $35 million worth of shares, highlighting significant insider activity amid a surge in the company's stock price.