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Flash Boys

320 pages, 2015

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In Michael Lewis's game-changing bestseller, a small group of people discovers that the U. S. stock market is rigged for the benefit of insiders. They band together to investigate, expose, and reform the insidious new insider trading schemes that involve everything from your retirement account to your neighbor's health-care stocks.
The Hidden World of High-Frequency Trading

In Flash Boys, Michael Lewis takes us on a journey into the secretive world of high-frequency trading (HFT). He reveals how these traders use advanced technology to gain an unfair advantage in the stock market. It's a fascinating look into a part of the financial world that most of us never see.

The Impact of Technology on the Stock Market

Lewis shows us how technology has transformed the stock market. High-speed internet connections and complex algorithms now play a huge role in trading. This book will make you think twice about the role of technology in our financial systems.

The Fight for Fairness

Flash Boys isn't just about exposing the problems in the system. It's also about the people who are fighting to make things fair. The book tells the story of Brad Katsuyama, a trader who set up his own exchange to combat the unfair practices of HFT. It's an inspiring story of standing up for what's right.

The Importance of Transparency

One of the key messages in Flash Boys is the need for transparency in the financial world. Lewis argues that the lack of transparency in high-frequency trading is a major problem. This book will make you see the importance of transparency in all areas of life, not just finance.

The Power of Knowledge

By reading Flash Boys, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the stock market and high-frequency trading. Lewis believes that knowledge is power, and this book certainly provides plenty of it. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the financial world better.

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Flash Boys is a captivating narrative that exposes the world of high-frequency trading, a must-read!

Andrew Ross SorkinAndrew Ross Sorkin - Journalist, Author

Flash Boys is a game-changer, a book that will make you rethink the entire financial system.

Paul KrugmanPaul Krugman - Economist, Columnist

Flash Boys is a riveting, enlightening, and transformative book. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of Wall Street.

Malcolm GladwellMalcolm Gladwell - Author, Speaker

Flash Boys is a powerful exposé of the high-frequency trading world. It's a book that will shake your understanding of the financial markets.

Nassim Nicholas TalebNassim Nicholas Taleb - Risk Analyst, Author

Flash Boys is a compelling and eye-opening read. It's a book that will change the way you think about Wall Street.

Michael BloombergMichael Bloomberg - Businessman, Politician
Andrew Ross SorkinPaul KrugmanMalcolm GladwellNassim Nicholas TalebMichael Bloomberg

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