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S&P Sees Near Term Gains For The Nasdaq Composite

Date 14/11/2005

Click here to view S&P's commentary on the Nasdaq Composite.
OMX Extends Agreement With Kaupthing Bank

Date 14/11/2005

OMX Technology today announced that it will assume responsibility for the development of certain parts of Kaupthing Bank’s processing software. This is an extension of an existing agreement, under which OMX Technology will provide a new pan-Nordic solution for back-office operations. The extended agreement further supports Kaupthing Bank efforts to make securities processing more efficient and also establishes an OMX presence in Iceland, creating a platform to support the growth of the Icelandic
NYSE Pre-Hearing Submissions

Date 14/11/2005

Posted below are the briefs of the NYSE, its independent directors and CEO John Thain presenting the factual and legal arguments against the relief that plaintiffs seek, as well as affirmations setting forth the facts supporting the arguments in the briefs.
NYSE Appoints Jeffrey Eubank As Vice President, Global Affairs

Date 14/11/2005

The New York Stock Exchange has appointed Jeffrey H. Eubank as vice president, Global Affairs, effective today. He will report to President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Catherine R. Kinney. Mr. Eubank, 43, will manage relationships between the NYSE and government policy makers around the world, including heads of state, finance ministers, cabinet officials, ambassadors and consuls generals. His responsibilities include the creation of international networking events for NYSE-listed compani
Nymex Announces Record Seat Sale

Date 14/11/2005

A seat on the NYMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., sold today for a record $3,775,000, the most ever for a seat on any futures exchange.

NYMEX And General Atlantic Sign Definitive Agreement For $135 Million Equity Investment In NYMEX

Date 14/11/2005

NYMEX Holdings, Inc. and General Atlantic LLC announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement by which General Atlantic will invest $135 million for a 10% equity stake in NYMEX. Following the completion of the transaction, General Atlantic will not own any trading rights, which will remain with NYMEX members. The definitive agreement follows the letter of intent announced by NYMEX on September 20, 2005.
NYBOT Announces 2005 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Date 14/11/2005

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today its 2005 Thanksgiving holiday schedule.
Numerous Open Interest Records For NYBOTs U.S. Dollar Index

Date 14/11/2005

The U. S. Dollar Index® (symbol DX) futures contract, which trades exclusively at the New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®), has seen five open interest records over the last ten days, the most recent being 40,158 contracts established November 10, replacing the previous high of 39,287 futures contracts set on November 9. The record stretch of trading in the USDX began on November 4 at 37,778 contracts.
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell And Country Music Stars Brooks & Dunn To Ring The Opening Bell™ At The NYSE

Date 14/11/2005

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell and Country Music Stars Brooks & Dunn will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in celebration of the 2005 CMA Awards and will be joined by Daniel Doctoroff, Deputy Mayor of Economic Development and Rebuilding, Ed Benson, Executive Director of the Country Music Association, Tammy Genovese, Associate Executive Director and Maureen Reidy, President of NYC Big Events.
MSCI Barra Signs Agreement With FactSet Research Systems Inc. Barra Models And Analytics To Be Made Available Via FactSet DIRECTIONS

Date 14/11/2005

MSCI Barra, a leading provider of benchmark indices and risk management analytics products, announced today that it has signed an agreement with FactSet Research Systems Inc., a leading provider of portfolio analytic services to asset managers, to distribute Barra models and analytics through the FactSet DIRECTIONS platform.