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Santa Claus Makes His First Stop At The NYSE

Date 23/12/2005

In celebration of the Christmas holiday, Santa Claus rings The Closing BellSM.
S&P/Citigroup Global Equity Index Announcement - Russia – Liberalization Of Foreign Ownership Restrictions In Gazprom

Date 23/12/2005

On December 23, 2005, the Russian government has lifted the foreign ownership limit on Gazprom (Sedol 5140989). With enough demonstrated liquidity in the local market, S&P/Citigroup Global Equity Index will switch its pricing source for Gazprom to the Russian Trading System from the London Stock Exchange. Also, the IWF of Gazprom will increase from 3.42% to 49% reflecting a majority holding by the Russian Government via Rosneft. Because of the impact of this change, it will be gradually applied
Revisions To The Regulation On Management Of Listing Via M&A On The Stock Market Of KRX

Date 23/12/2005

1. Background The Listing Regulation of the Stock Market has been revised to incorporate measures for efficient management of new types of back-door listing and modify the provisions relating to listing and exit. The new rules will become effective on December 12, 2005.
Revisions To The Regulation On Management Of Listing Via M&A On The KOSDAQ Market Of KRX

Date 23/12/2005

The KOSDAQ Market of Korea Exchange(KRX) has revised the Listing Regulation to incorporate measures designed to ensure efficient management of companies listing shares via M&A(back door listing) and modify the provisions relating to listing and exit. The revised regulation which has been recently approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will become effective on December 12, 2005.
OneChicago Closed For Market Holiday December 26 And January 2

Date 23/12/2005

OneChicago Will Be Closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2, for the holidays.

NYSE Seat Sells For $3,700,000

Date 23/12/2005

A regular seat sold on the New York Stock Exchange today for $3,700,000; up $100,000 from the last regular seat sale sold on Dec. 20.
NYSE 2005 Year-End Preview: New Records In Average Daily Volume, NYSE Composite Index And Seat Prices - New Listings Outpace 2004 Level

Date 23/12/2005

While the NYSE’s April 20 announcement and overwhelming Member approval of the merger with Archipelago Holdings Inc. (PCX: AX) dominated the news of the market in 2005, the Exchange achieved several new performance benchmarks that contributed to its growth and position as the world’s leading and most successful equities market.
Nymex To Change Margins For NYMEX miNY<sup>TM</sup> Natural Gas Futures Contracts

Date 23/12/2005

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced margin changes for NYMEX miNYTM natural gas futures at the close of business today.
New York Stock Exchange Closed On December 26

Date 23/12/2005

The Exchange will be Closed on December 26, 2005 in Observance of Christmas.
Montréal Exchange Market Holidays

Date 23/12/2005

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:00 p.m. today, December 23, 2005. Furthermore, the Exchange's offices and markets will be closed on December 26 and 27, 2005 (Boxing Day and lieu day for Christmas Day).