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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by ghouse on Monday March 09, 2020 @01:53PM (#22527727)
Believe this is not a "law" but a "policy" Regardless, your sentiment is spot-on.
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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by kasey_junk on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:21PM (#22528046)
Its an enforcement policy directed by the SEC. Its effectively a law, you can’t opt out for instance.
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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by hawaiianbrah on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:42PM (#22528325)
Well, you can choose not to follow laws (but you'll face the consequences if caught!).
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