Pump-and-dump schemes touted stocks in supposedly independent newsletters
The alleged high-yield investment scheme used social media pitches on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
Firms failed to make required disclosure of stock dilution
Pair accused of staging a massive promotional campaign for a penny stock while dumping its shares
Fraudsters continue to use dormant shell company scams to manipulate stock prices
Industry gives rule a mixed review
SEC says staff need more time to develop a plan for returning funds to investors
Subsidiaries fined for improperly selling penny stock shares
The SEC has charged two men with insider trading related to a hedge fund’s short position
The suspensions are part of the regulator’s continued focus on surveying the penny stock market for suspicious activities