Peter Weinberger
Head of Technology
Renaissance Technologies

Financial markets have grown enormously in the recent past,
in value, in volume, in the kinds of things traded, and in participation.
There has been an associated growth in the theory of finance,
much of it mathematically very sophisticated.  This talk will
outline some of theory, examine some of the data, and try
to convey an appreciation for the seeming randomness of
markets.  By the end the audience should be well equipped
to mock the talking heads on CNBC.