Computers vs. brokers, change emerges in floor trading

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Increase use of computers in commodity trading has radically changed the operation of exchanges. Regional centers can now do business on an equal level as tradition centers. Increased information gathering and handling techniques allows for greater level of speculation.

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New tax bill: how it affects commodity traders

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Reagan's tax program changes tax situation for commodity traders. Future positions will be taxed; no long-term capital gains on future positions; maximum tax on futures profits.

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New strategies draw investors into stock index futures markets

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Stock index futures has made a big move to attract investors. The idea of risk and market volatility are making stock futures attractive today.

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