NASDAQ To Observe Two Minutes Of Reflection At 11 a.m. ET Today In Support Of Troops

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®) today announced that it will observe two minutes of reflection at 11:00 a.m. ET in support of U.S. and Coalition troops who have begun Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with our troops in the middle east and their families. We hope that our forces complete their mission soon and return home safely," said Richard G. Ketchum, president and deputy chairman, NASDAQ.

The market opened at its normal time today at 9:30 a.m.