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CBOT® Increases European Access To Its Futures And Options Markets

Date 05/01/2004

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced the introduction of a permit program designed to facilitate European customer access to the exchange's financial, stock index and commodity markets via its new electronic platform, powered by LIFFE CONNECT®.
CBOT Ends 2003 With Highest Volume Year Trading 454,190,749

Date 05/01/2004

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced the highest yearly volume total ever recorded in exchange history, trading 454,190,749 contracts for 2003. Total volume was up 32.1 percent for the year. Volume in December was 34,987,155, up 51.7 percent from December 2002. In addition, nine of the top ten monthly volume records were in 2003.
CBOT Completes Final Transition To CCL & New Electronic Platform

Date 05/01/2004

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced that the exchange successfully achieved its strategic goals set forth in early 2003, seamlessly completing the landmark transition to its new electronic trading platform, powered by LIFFE CONNECT®, and the implementation of the CME/CBOT Common Clearing Link.
BSE Information And Updates - Technical Briefing And Webcast With U.S. Government Officials On BSE Case: Monday, Jan. 5

Date 05/01/2004

Please click here to hear a recording of the technical briefing and webcast with U.S. Government Officials On BSE Case: Monday, Jan. 5.
Borsa Italiana - 2003 Performance (Figures To 29 December)

Date 05/01/2004

MIB Index +14.3%, +30.3% since Lows in March

ASX 2003 Highlights

Date 05/01/2004

Please click here for ASX's 2003 highlights.
Amex Composite Index Surges 42% In 2003

Date 05/01/2004

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced that its Amex Composite Index (SYMBOL: XAX) finished the year at 1175.19, a 42% increase over 2002. The XAX, which is comprised of all the listed equities on the exchange, is the leading index over a three-year and five-year period, sharply outperforming the Russell 2000, Wilshire 5000, NYSE Composite Index, Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 04/01/2004

Trading was thin over the short three-day week, with only 5 counters trading.
USDA BSE Update - January 2, 2004

Date 03/01/2004

USDA has confirmed that 81 of the 82 animals listed on the Canadian health certificate that includes the eartag number of the index cow entered the United States through Oroville, WA, on September 4, 2001. One of those 82 has now been located at a Mattawa, WA, dairy operation, which is now under a state hold order. USDA's interest in finding those cows is not because BSE can spread from cow to cow, but because it is possible they may have shared a common feed source when young. Please note, thou
FTSE 100 Index Celebrates 20 Years Today

Date 03/01/2004

The FTSE 100 Index, calculated and managed by FTSE Group, celebrates its 20th birthday today. The UK's blue chip index was first calculated on 3rd January 1984 with a base level of 1,000 points and has since established itself as a transparent and accurate benchmark for the performance of the UK stock market. It is widely followed by international print and broadcast media and investors worldwide as an economic indicator. FTSE Group has grown from a small company calculating domestic UK indi