Daisy chain refers to the buying and selling of the same items multiple times, often to artificially inflate trading activity. Commonly associated with stocks and shares, the term describes a practice where the same items are included in sales figures multiple times.
A ticker refers to the system that produces a continuous report of trading activity on stock exchanges, also known as ticker tape. This includes displaying stock symbols, the latest prices, and trading volumes on computer screens.
A list of securities singled out for special surveillance by a brokerage firm, exchanges, or self-regulatory organizations to spot irregularities such as excessive trading volume or potential takeover activities.
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