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Statement Of Securities And Exchange Commission Concerning Short Selling And Issuer Stock Repurchases

Date 01/10/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued the following statement concerning short selling: The Commission has taken steps during recent weeks to address concerns regarding short sales in light of the ongoing credit crisis. These efforts relating to short sales have focused particularly on the securities of financial institutions whose health may have an impact on financial stability. The steps the Commission has taken are designed to ensure the continued smooth operatio
SIFMA Congratulates Senate On Vote To Approve EESA

Date 01/10/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) president and CEO, Tim Ryan, today released the following statement after the Senate passed of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008: "This legislation wisely provides the Treasury Department maximum flexibility to restore the health of our credit markets which will ensure all Americans continue to have access to loans for homes, cars and education. It also guarantees the necessary government
KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date October 2, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 01/10/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date October 2, 2008 (effective with the October 1 evening session).
NYSE Euronext Receives EUR 161.6 Million (USD227.5 Million) In Connection With Sale Of GL TRADE To SunGard

Date 01/10/2008

NYSE Euronext (NYX), in connection with the completion of SunGard's acquisition of a majority interest in GL TRADE and related transactions, has announced the receipt of EUR 161.6 million (USD227.5 million) from the sale of its 40% ownership stake in GL TRADE to SunGard.
FINRA Alerts Investors Of U.S. Treasury Program To Guarantee Money Market Funds That "Break The Buck"

Date 01/10/2008

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today issued an Investor Alert to notify the investing public of the U.S. Treasury Department's Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds. The Treasury Department's program, which opened Sept. 29, protects money held in participating money market funds as of Sept. 19 if those money market funds "break the buck." A money market fund breaks the buck when its net asset value (NAV) falls below $1.00 per share.

SIFMA Market Close Recommendations For Columbus Day And Sports Day Holidays

Date 01/10/2008

In observance of the Columbus Day and Sports Day holidays, SIFMA made holiday recommendations in U.S., U.K., and Japan.
CFTC Requests Public Comment On Application By International Derivatives Clearinghouse, LLC For Registration As A Derivatives Clearing Organization

Date 01/10/2008

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is asking for public comment on an application by International Derivatives Clearinghouse, LLC for registration as a derivatives clearing organization.
Kansas City Board Of Trade September Wheat Volume

Date 01/10/2008

The Kansas City Board of Trade trading volume for the month of September totaled 289,720 contracts for the exchange as a whole. Hard red winter wheat futures volume amounted to 280,597 contracts.
CFE'S September Average Daily Volume Rises 60% Over Year Ago - Month Was Most Active In 2008, Third Busiest Month Ever At CFE, Year-To-Date Volume 26% Ahead Of 2007

Date 01/10/2008

e CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) today announced that an average of 7,115 contracts traded each day during September 2008, a rise of 60 percent over the 4,457 contracts per day during September 2007 and 64 percent above the 4,343 contracts per day during August 2008.
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President Of The European Commission - "Speech Of President Barroso On Financial Crisis" - Financial Crisis, Brussels, 1st October 2008

Date 01/10/2008

Good afternoon. The financial crisis is indeed a very serious situation. It requires a major effort on all sides. Europe is taking its responsibilities.