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The Big Take

The SPAC Man Method: Inside the Billionaire Rush for Riches

As insiders have raced to push businesses into the public’s hands, they’ve employed a range of maneuvers to boost their fortunes.

Ok, here’s the play: Slip information to stock analysts, let whispers spread through the market — and watch the money grow.

Even for Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street billionaire known for sharp elbows, a move like that might sound close to the line.