Adoption of Alternative Uptick Rule
On February 24, 2010 the SEC adopted the alternative uptake rule. The new rule does not apply to all securities. It is triggered when then a security's price decreases by 10% or more from the previous day's closing price and is effective until the close of the next day.
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