The SEC chair is laying out one of the most ambitious agendas in the SEC's 87-year history—some 49 proposals, many already drawing opposition.

Imports rose 1.4% in August, while exports climbed just 0.5%.

Jonathan Kanter's reception at his Senate confirmation hearing underscores broad support for tougher antitrust enforcement.

Officials seemed to be trading based on insider knowledge; spokespeople claim the moves were a "pre-planned rebalancing."