Flash Boys

Michael Lewis

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fluxicDec 5, 2020

all things Michael Lewis, who can spin a good yarn about any profession — whether it's baseball managers, junk bond salesmen, or high frequency traders

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swyxDec 5, 2020

Flash Boys for 2010s

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avita1Mar 14, 2020

Flash Boys by Michael Lewis is a fun read and taught me a lot about what the stock market is. It's not the densest book. It's more of a narrative than a teaching tool, but for what it is I found it very informative.

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