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NYSE Euronext And Deutsche Börse Shares Suspended Pending News Announcement

Date 09/02/2011

The shares of both NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse have been suspended  pending news announcement. There is market speculation that a merger between the two exchanges may be imminent.

CBOE Holdings, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2011 Dividend

Date 09/02/2011

 CBOE Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBOE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock payable on  March 25, 2011, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2011.

TMX Group Inc. To Discuss Merger With London Stock Exchange Group plc

Date 09/02/2011

TMX Group Inc. will hold a press conference at TMX headquarters in Toronto at 10:00 EST on February 9, 2011.

Statement On Banking By The UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Date 09/02/2011

Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement.

The near-collapse of the British banking system more than two years ago still generates today deep feelings of anger

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke - The Economic Outlook And Monetary And Fiscal Policy - Before The Committee On The Budget, U.S. House Of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

Date 09/02/2011

Chairman Ryan, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to have this opportunity to offer my views on the economic outlook, monetary policy, and issues pertaining to the federal budget.

UK Government Welcomes Banks’ Statements On Lending 15% More To SMEs, And On Pay And Support For Regional Growth

Date 09/02/2011

The Government today welcomed the commitment by the UK’s biggest banks on lending expectations and capacity, the size of the 2010 bonus pool, pay disclosure and support for regional growth and the Big Society.

Thai Capital Market Bodies Urge Monitoring Situation

Date 09/02/2011

Thai stock prices have been affected by several factors, e.g., the Thai-Cambodian border tension, imposition of the Internal Security Act in seven Bangkok districts, and anti-government rallies, which are planned to intensify on February 11, noted Mr. Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FeTCO).  He suggested that investors buy stocks with sound fundamentals while keeping updated on global economic movement. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) affirmed that it has received no reports that any listed firm has been significantly affected by the Thai-Cambodian border crisis, while assuring that it has been closely monitoring events.

RTS Indices Weekly Review

Date 09/02/2011

Weekly review: January 31 - February 4, 2011 (pdf, 215 Кб)

IntercontinentalExchange Reports 26% Increase In 2010 Net Income Attributable To ICE To A Record $398 Million On Record Revenues Of $1.15 Billion - 4Q10 Adjusted Diluted EPS Of $1.35 - 4Q10 Diluted EPS Up 19% To $1.34 - 4Q10 Revenues Up 11% To $285 MM - 4Q10 Operating Income Up 28% To $159 MM

Date 09/02/2011

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported consolidated revenues of $285 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 11% from fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $257 million. Consolidated net income attributable to ICE for the fourth quarter grew 18% to $99 million from $84 million in the prior fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the fourth quarter were $1.34, up 19% from fourth quarter 2009 diluted EPS of $1.13.

Trading Volume Of FORTS Exceeded $7.8 Billion

Date 09/02/2011

On February 8, 2011 FORTS, the futures and options market of RTS, saw a record high in trading volume since its launch.