In TrendsStocks To WatchStock MarketNifty OutlookBank Strike DeferredGold and SilverPrediction markets' push into US stocks raises regulatory alarm bellsPrediction markets are fast becoming alternative venues for traders to wager on US companies like Tesla and Apple, raising concerns about investor protection and market oversight, according to independent data and regulatory experts.By Reuters September 28, 2026, 3:49:11 PM IST (Published)Prediction markets are fast becoming alternative venues for traders to wager on US companies like Tesla and Apple, raising concerns about investor protection and market oversight, according to independent data and regulatory experts.The booming industry pioneered by Polymarket and Kalshi rose to prominence by allowing punters to bet on almost anything, including sports events, elections and military operations.Over the past year, they have expanded into more traditional Wall Street turf, offering tens of thousands of markets on stock moves, company data and other corporate events that often drive shares, according to independent research and a Reuters review that shed more light on this fast-growing pocket of the industry.While still tiny compared with the underlying stock market, equity-linked prediction markets are creating a new venue for speculating on US securities outside many of the investor protections and market surveillance rules that govern regulated…
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