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Euronext: Crucell In Next 150 Index

Date 25/07/2001

Following the official result of the takeover bid by Seat Pagine Gialle for the French company Consodata, Consodata will be deleted from the Next 150 index with effect from 30 July 2001, in accordance with rule 6.3.3 of the index ground rules.
Deutsche Börse: König & Bauer In The MDAX As Of Monday

Date 25/07/2001

As of Monday, July 30, König & Bauer AG will be in the MDAX (mid-cap DAX) with its preference shares, as Deutsche Börse reported on Wednesday. The exchange had already announced the procedure for the index change in June. According to the final result of its tender offer, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG (Munich Re) holds more than 85 percent of the shares in Ergo.This means that Ergo no longer meets the prerequisites to remain in the MDAX; the Deutsche Börse rules and regulations sti
CBOE Board of Directors Votes To Eliminate Marketing Fee

Date 25/07/2001

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced that its Board of Directors approved, effective August 1, suspension of the Exchange's marketing fee program, retaining the ability to reinstate it at any time.
Australian Wine Exchange Association With Langton's - Langton's To Offer Independent Wine Research On AWX Listings

Date 25/07/2001

The Australian Wine Exchange Pty Ltd ("AWX") today announced that it has formed an association with Langton's Fine Wine Auctions ("Langtons"), Australia's leading fine wine auction house, to offer independent research on premium wine to be listed on the AWX market.
virt-x Revision Of Market Hours

Date 24/07/2001

virt-x plc announced today that from 1 August 2001 its pan-European blue chip equity market will close at 17.30 Central European Time (16.30 BST). The decision to revise the market's opening hours has been taken in response to demand from virt-x members. virt-x will now offer trading in the constituents of the major pan-European blue chip indices between 09.00 and 17.30 CET.

The Nasdaq Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks For July 2001

Date 24/07/2001

As of mid-July, short interest in 3,575 Nasdaq National Market® securities totaled 3,966,042,085 compared with *3,787,680,182 shares in 3,644 National Market issues for the month of June.
Stock Exchange of Thailand SET50 Options Testing Scheduled For November

Date 24/07/2001

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has notified all market participants, including brokers, sub brokers and data vendors that in November it will test all their systems in preparation for the introduction of the SET50 Options. Investors will also be able to use the new system on a trial basis. The test period is designed to ensure everyone is confident in the system prior to its full launch.
Close Of Trading On SWX And virt-x At 5.30 pm

Date 24/07/2001

After consultation with the Advisory Commission for the Cash Market, the SWX Management has decided to bring forward the official close of trading for equities and equity-linked products from 6 pm to 5.30 pm with effect from 1 August 2001. The trading calendar is not affected by this decision.
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange: Revised Field Pea Futures Contract To Begin Trading July 25, 2001

Date 23/07/2001

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange's (WCE) recently announced revised field pea futures contract will begin trading July 25, 2001; trade will commence with the Oct 01 contract.
Toronto Stock Exchange Closing - Civic Holiday August 6, 2001

Date 23/07/2001

The Toronto Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday, August 6, 2001, in observance of the Civic Holiday statutory holiday. The TSE will re-open on Tuesday, August 7, 2001.