Trump asks SEC to consider benefits of reporting earnings just twice a year

The following article by Dan Primack was posted on the Axios website August 17, 2018:

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President Trump this morning tweet-proposed a fundamental change to U.S. corporate governance and transparency:

“In speaking with some of the world’s top business leaders I asked what it is that would make business (jobs) even better in the U.S. ‘Stop quarterly reporting & go to a six month system,’ said one. That would allow greater flexibility & save money. I have asked the SEC to study!”

Be smart: It’s too early to know how serious Trump is about this, as this was just one of six (and counting) morning tweets, but some quick thoughts (below the fold):

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