front-running

front-running
   dealing illegally as an insider
   You get your order in before that of your client:
    The alleged offences include 'front-running' in which dealers hurriedly execute orders for themselves, knowing prices will move in their favour by client orders they have just received. (Daily Telegraph, August 1989, reporting on Chicago commodity dealers)

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