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Day Traders Jump Back Into the Game

Low interest rates entice small, leveraged players

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 16, 2009 8:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – Trading volume is rising on Wall Street, but it’s not because of renewed confidence from long-term investors. The surge has instead been powered by a 14% jump from online brokerages like Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, and much of the money has been funneled... Read full story »

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