Market Manipulation

Market manipulation is a type of market abuse that involves artificially inflating or deflating the price of a security or other asset. This can be done through a variety of means, such as:

* Spreading false or misleading information about the security or asset.
* Trading on inside information.
* Collusion with other market participants.
* Using manipulative trading strategies.

Market manipulation can have a significant impact on the price of a security or asset, and can lead to losses for investors. It can also undermine the integrity of the financial markets.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary regulator of market manipulation in the United States. The SEC has a number of laws and regulations in place that prohibit market manipulation, and it has the authority to investigate and prosecute violations of these laws.

If you suspect that market manipulation is taking place, you should report it to the SEC. You can do this by filing a complaint with the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy.