NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced the annual New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Floor Broker Charity Trading Day will take place on Friday, October 25, 2013. All net transaction fees on orders executed by floor brokers in NYSE and NYSE MKT securities on the day will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases.
"The New York Stock Exchange is proud to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Joseph Mecane, Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Equities at NYSE Euronext. "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital works tirelessly to find cures and save children and we thank our customers, Designated Market Makers, brokers and the entire exchange community for coming together to support this very worthy cause."
On the day, the NYSE Closing Bell® will be rung by St. Jude patients and their families.
The NYSE Floor Broker Charity Trading Day complements other charitable and volunteer efforts of NYSE Euronext markets worldwide. The NYSE Trading Floor community has a strong and longstanding commitment to charitable causes, hosting various fund-raising events throughout the year.
Closing Bell® - Friday, October 25, 2013
NYSE Security Checkpoint/Tent at corner of Exchange Place and Broad Street
3:30 p.m. Media escorted into the building for bell ringing
4:00 p.m. The Closing Bell rings
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NYSE To Host Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day - Proceeds To Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® - - Children And Families To Ring NYSE Closing Bell®-
Date 22/10/2013
