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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Flash Boys
A Wall Street Revolt
Book • 2014
In 'Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt', Michael Lewis delves into the world of high-frequency trading (HFT) and its corrupting influence on the U.S.
stock market.
The book follows a group of Wall Street iconoclasts, including Brad Katsuyama and Sergey Aleynikov, as they uncover and challenge the unethical practices of HFT firms.
Lewis explains how these firms use advanced technology to front-run orders, creating a rigged market that benefits insiders at the expense of ordinary investors.
The narrative is engaging and accessible, making complex financial concepts understandable for a broad audience.
The book highlights the efforts of these individuals to reform the market and restore fairness, and it has had significant impact, including prompting investigations and public discussions about market structure and fairness.
stock market.
The book follows a group of Wall Street iconoclasts, including Brad Katsuyama and Sergey Aleynikov, as they uncover and challenge the unethical practices of HFT firms.
Lewis explains how these firms use advanced technology to front-run orders, creating a rigged market that benefits insiders at the expense of ordinary investors.
The narrative is engaging and accessible, making complex financial concepts understandable for a broad audience.
The book highlights the efforts of these individuals to reform the market and restore fairness, and it has had significant impact, including prompting investigations and public discussions about market structure and fairness.
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Ep. 354: The Workload Fairytale
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Scott Galloway as the author of several books, including "The Fifth Risk", "Flash Boys", and "The Big Short", and host of the podcast "Against the Rules".
Scott Galloway as the author of several books, including "The Fifth Risk", "Flash Boys", and "The Big Short", and host of the podcast "Against the Rules".
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Sports Betting, Challenges Facing Young Men, and The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried — with Michael Lewis
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David Senra while discussing high-frequency trading and its relation to Edison's pursuit of faster communication.
David Senra while discussing high-frequency trading and its relation to Edison's pursuit of faster communication.
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#3 The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented The Modern the Modern World
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Rufus Griscom as an example of 
Michael Lewis 's stories about the modern American world.
Rufus Griscom as an example of Michael Lewis 's stories about the modern American world.
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Best Of: Michael Lewis Runs Toward Pleasure
Mentioned by Rachel Lloyd and Simon Akam as one of 
Michael Lewis 's books, focusing on high-frequency trading.
Michael Lewis 's books, focusing on high-frequency trading.
#204: Michael Lewis, journalist and author
Mentioned by Michael Lewis , discussing how the American stock market had basically been broken and remade.
Michael Lewis , discussing how the American stock market had basically been broken and remade.
Is Zohran Mamdani the Democrats' new secret weapon?
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Guy Raz when discussing high-frequency trading in the context of the book's subject matter.
Guy Raz when discussing high-frequency trading in the context of the book's subject matter.
Robinhood: Vlad Tenev
