Sec Unveils Plan To Reduce Market Volatility

SEC unveils plan to reduce market volatility

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a long-awaited plan designed to protect the markets from volatile price swings following the May 6 "flash crash."

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