In the sweltering summer of 1941, the New York Stock Exchange was abuzz with activity as railroad shares made a strong showing, setting a new high mark for more than a year. But behind the scenes, a different kind of game was being played out – one of profiteering and insider trading. According to sources, several leading industrial firms, including Suessteels, Motors, and Chemicals, were involved in a web of deceit, manipulating stock prices and reaping huge profits in the process.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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