NASDAQ To Observe A Moment Of Silence In Tribute Of Pope John Paul II

The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) will observe a moment of silence on Friday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. in observance of the funeral of Pope John Paul II. NASDAQ will request that market participants refrain from trading during this period.

NASDAQ will also air a memorial message in honor of Pope John Paul II on its MarketSite Tower in Times Square throughout the day.