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I'm not sure, I wonder if The Onion has ever affected stock prices.
by 404error 11y ago
I'm not sure, I wonder if The Onion has ever affected stock prices.
- justincormack 11y agoJournalism is generally exempted from securities regulations (if they are not trading). Comedy the same I presume.
- 404error 11y agoI guess this explains the disclaimer in all of Fool.com's articles. The author of the article tends to disclose if he/she holds any positions.
- jimminy 11y agoIt's actually a legal requirement as of a few years ago, for interests to be disclosed in the case of endorsements, or critical pieces on competition. If that interest isn't already clear. https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftc...
- celticninja 11y agoBig difference with this scenario though as this article had an intention to deceive, the onion makes it very clear it is satire.