Is a market maker propping up a stock...how can I tell

Question

I would like to know if the their is a way to tell if a market maker is slowing the decline of a stock or slowing its rise...in order to maintain an orderly market...also how do I tell who the "ax" is

Answer 1

YOu could try asking the market maker. Seriously, I don't think there's anyway to know. But market makers don't affect the price of a stock in any sustained way. All they do is take up some slack when there's a temporary lack of buyers or sellers.

If you find out who the "ax" is, please let me know too!! Sounds like a street name for a nyc rapper.