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Did Bin Laden speculate on the US airline stock derivatives (shorting them) between September 6, 2001 (date when he learned the timing of the attacks), and September 11, 2001 (date of the 4 attacks)?

- Via Mat Fogarty of Xpree Unusual Option Market Activity and the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 – by Allen M. Poteshman – 2006 Options traders, corporate managers, security analysts, exchange officials, regulators, prosecutors, policy makers, and—at times—the public … Continue reading

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PREDICTION MARKETS: Airbus A380 vs. Boeing 787

Fortune: QUESTION: Airbus has bet on big airplanes — the A-380 can seat 550 passengers. Boeing has bet on efficient airplanes. What makes you confident that you’re right? BOEING CFO: It’s not just efficient airplanes. We’re also looking at smaller … Continue reading

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