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The discussion on market manipulation continues with an explanation of "Dark Pools." These private exchanges allow large institutional trades to occur away from public view, affecting stock prices without immediate transparency. The hosts argue that these systems, combined with the Plunge Protection Team, create an uneven playing field for average investors.
John Dixon, Silicon Valley Privacy and International Cloud Competitiveness
John Dixon examines the uncomfortable position of Silicon Valley companies whose public privacy guarantees conflict with their cooperation with the NSA. He highlights the economic risk to U.S. cloud providers, noting that foreign companies may avoid American data centers to escape U.S. surveillance. The discussion emphasizes that international users view American intelligence activities with the same suspicion Americans might view foreign spying.
A computer glitch occurred at the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on a Friday, causing suspicion regarding the reliability of automated trading systems. Media coverage on CNBC reflected a sense of alarm among financial analysts. The hosts express skepticism toward official explanations that dismiss such events as mere technical errors.
