Painting The Tape
An illegal action by a group of market manipulators buying and/or selling a security among themselves to create artificial trading activity, which, when reported on the ticker tape, lures in unsuspecting investors as they perceive an unusual volume. Investopedia Says:
After causing a movement in the security, the manipulators hope to sell at a profit. Related Terms:
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Fighting the Tape
Print
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Tape Is Late
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