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US Treasury Releases Congressional Report On Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

Date 07/01/2009

The Treasury Department today released the attached report, required by section 105(a) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. The first in the series of reports was delivered on December 5, 2008.

US Federal Reserve Board: Minutes Of Federal Open Market Committee, December 15-16, 2008

Date 07/01/2009

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Tuesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on December 15-16, 2008.

Global Equity Markets End 2008 On A Positive Note; Move Cautiously Into 2009 - United States 5th Best Performer Among All Equity Markets In 2008

Date 06/01/2009

Global equity markets rebounded in December, with 19 of the 21 emerging markets and 22 of the 25 developed markets posting gains during the month according to Standard & Poor’s Index Services monthly global stock market review, The World by Numbers. For 2008, however, the 46 global equity markets that comprise the S&P Global Broad Market Indices lost a combined US$ 17.0 trillion as emerging markets fell 54.72% and developed markets dropped 42.72% for the year.

OneChicago Reports December Volume

Date 06/01/2009

OneChicago, LLC today reported that 254,503 security futures contracts traded at the Exchange in December 2008. YTD volume stands at 4,012,281.

KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date January 7, 2009 At 60 Cents

Date 06/01/2009

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date January 7, 2009 (effective with the January 6 evening session).

TSX Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - December 31, 2008

Date 06/01/2009

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending December 31, 2008.

NASDAQ OMX CEO Bob Greifeld To Deliver Keynote At National Press Club Newsmakers Luncheon

Date 06/01/2009

Who: NASDAQ OMX CEO Bob Greifeld What: Mr. Greifeld will speak about the economy and the role of capital markets in the recovery. The forum will consist of a 25-minute speech followed by a 30-minute question and answer session. When: Thursday, January 8th12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: The National Press Club 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor Washington, D.C. 20045

Securities And Exchange Commission: James L. Kroeker Named Acting Chief Accountant

Date 06/01/2009

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the appointment of James L. Kroeker as the Acting Chief Accountant in the SEC's Office of Chief Accountant. In this capacity, Mr. Kroeker will oversee accounting interpretations, international accounting matters, and professional practice issues. Mr. Kroeker replaces Conrad W. Hewitt, who retired from government service on Monday.

BOX Achieves Record Market Gains In 2008

Date 06/01/2009

During 2008, BOX saved investors in excess of $70 million via its Price Improvement Period (PIP) and set an all-time high of $6.46 improvement per contract during the month of October. Total PIP savings to investors since inception now exceed $236,000,000. In addition, BOX recorded new volume and market share highs in 2008.

Warsaw Stock Exchange: The Central and Eastern Europe Leader

Date 06/01/2009

The Warsaw Stock Exchange is the unquestionable regional leader in Central and Eastern Europe. The WSE’s capitalisation of domestic companies, IPO number and value, futures market, and value of trading are higher than on any other stock exchange of the region.