11.   The SEC is now preparing charges against dozens of securities firms on allegations they collaborated to keep spreads artificially wide.

12.   The SEC is now preparing its own charges against dozens of securities firms on allegations they collaborated to keep spreads artificially wide.

13.   The SEC and the justice department concluded that Nasdaq market makers had colluded to keep spreads wide and profits high.

14.   Wide spreads on the Nasdaq have long been a source of irritation for investors.

15.   Sanchez pointed to wide spreads as the front months fell drastically and summer delivery months eased slightly.

16.   The Mirror Group, which owns the Independent, does not have as wide a spread of interests as its rivals.