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NEWEX Starts On 3 November - Application For The Exchange-Operating License

Date 07/08/2000

NEWEX, the special exchange for Central and East European companies, wants to start trading on 3 November. The announcement was made by the joint venture of Deutsche Börse and Wiener Börse on 7 August. The exchange reports that it has now applied for the exchange-operating license and has thus taken a further step towards the establishment of a quality market for equities from Central and Eastern Europe.
New Step Toward Creation Of EURONEXT: Shareholders Circular Sent To EURONEXT Shareholders

Date 07/08/2000

EURONEXT, the European exchange to be created by the merger between Amsterdam Exchanges (AEX) Brussels Exchanges (BXS) and ParisBourse today announces that a shareholders circular has been made available for the shareholders of the three exchanges.
CME Sets September 5 Launch For FORTUNE e-50 Index Futures

Date 07/08/2000

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has announced a launch date of Tuesday, Sept. 5, for futures on the FORTUNE e-50™ Index. FORTUNE e-50 Index futures will enable investors to obtain exposure to the stocks defining the new Internet economy with just one trade.
Botswana: Chase/Flemings Merger

Date 07/08/2000

The merger between Chase Manhattan Corporation (Chase) and Robert Fleming Holdings (RFH) came into effect on 1st August 2000. The acquisition is conditional on (amongst other things) necessary regulatory clearances being obtained. If the proposed acquisition succeeds, there will be a change in control of RFH and its subsidiaries. Stockbrokers Botswana Limited is therefore likely to cease being a subsidiary of RFH, and become a subsidiary of Chase.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 07/08/2000

The market surged 3.4% helping the index to a new record high of 1555.13 on the back of renewed strength from the heavyweight-banking sector.

Botswana Stock Exchange Listed Company News

Date 07/08/2000

Barclays posted excellent interim results for the six months to 30th June 2000.
Three Companies Join Roster Of NYSE-Listed Stocks

Date 06/08/2000

In the week ended August 4, three companies joined the ranks of New York Stock Exchange-listed companies. The common shares of Canadian Natural Resources Limited, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, began trading on July 31, under the symbol CED. Canadian Natural Resources explores, develops, produces, markets and sells petroleum and natural gas. The company joins the Exchange as an original listing.
CBOE Plans To Launch Mini-NDX (MNXSM) On Monday, August 14, 2000.

Date 06/08/2000

The CBOE is launching options on the Mini-NDX index (ticker symbol MNXSM) in order to offer investors more flexibility in managing their tech-oriented equity portfolios.
Warsaw Stock Exchange Change Of Address

Date 05/08/2000

The Warsaw Stock Exchange is pleased to announce that it is moving its offices to the new premises at: ul. Ksiaca 4, 00-498 Warsaw
Nymex Board Approves September 8 To Start Expanded Energy Hours

Date 05/08/2000

The board of directors of the New York Mercantile Exchange has approved the September 8 trading session for the start of its expanded energy trading hours.