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To: Judy who wrote (17957)4/14/1999 5:19:00 PM
From: Don Pueblo  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 34810
 
Anyone interested in understanding why stocks seem to close close to strike prices on options expiration date can find out here:

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To: Judy who wrote (17957)4/14/1999 7:37:00 PM
From: Giordano Bruno  Respond to of 34810
 
MM's often work the spreads on thinly-traded stocks during expiry week. They'll take the stock down close to key support levels, widen the spread and open the front door to let retail traders bail.

Hi Judy, are there regulated limits to this activity?

Thanks,

Jim