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August 2006 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes And STOXX Ltd. On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

Date 30/08/2006

Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 1.65% Gain in AUGUST, European Stocks Gain 1.98%, Asia Rises 0.76% and World Equities Rise by 2.84% Technology Sector Posts Biggest Gain for August in U.S., Asia & Worldwide Oil & Gas Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for August in U.S., Europe, Asia & Worldwide
August 2006 - Euronext Key Indicators - Busiest August Ever For Cash And Derivatives Markets - Cash Markets: 15.5 Million Transactions, +21% YoY, +41.6% YTD - Derivatives Markets: 59 Million Contracts Traded, +38% YoY, +25% YTD

Date 30/08/2006

Cash products 15.5 million transactions were completed on Euronext’s cash markets in August 2006, up 21% on August 2005, making this month the busiest August ever. In total, more than 146 million transactions have been registered since the beginning of the year, up 41.6% on the same period in 2005, representing a record level at this time of the year. The year-to-date daily average stands at 859,000. Shares 14.8 million transactions were registered i
TSX Group CEO Stresses To Ministers The Importance Of Canada’s Capital Markets To Resources Industry

Date 29/08/2006

TSX Group Inc. CEO Richard Nesbitt today told Energy & Mines Ministers at a conference in Yukon that Canada has one of the most efficient marketplaces in the world. He also believes Canada should promote its resources “brand” internationally – showcasing the importance of mining and what the markets in Canada do to help build this sector. He pointed out with increased international competition, Canada has prospered while enforcing appropriate standards. “We want to make sure that the bala
Tokyo Grain Exchange Raw Silk Futures Delivery By Brand August 2006

Date 29/08/2006

Click here to download the Tokyo Grain Exchange raw silk futures delivery by brand for August 2006.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange Price Limit And Margin For September 2006

Date 29/08/2006

Margins and price limits to be applied for the trades in September 2006 are as follows: (Unit: JPY) Commodity Contract Month Initial*1 Spot Month*2

The SWX Swiss Exchange Initiates A Formal Investigation Against Zwahlen & Mayr SA For Possible Violation Of Provisions Of The Listing Rules

Date 29/08/2006

The SWX Swiss Exchange (SWX) has initiated a formal investigation against Zwahlen & Mayr SA for a possible violation of provisions of the Listing Rules. The preliminary investigation conducted by the SWX has indicated that the Listing Rules may have been breached in connection with the fulfilment of obligations for maintaining listing. The duration of the investigation is indeterminate. The SWX will issue a statement about the results of the investigation in due time. No information will be disc
SWX Swiss Exchange Issues Reprimand Against Leclanché S.A.

Date 29/08/2006

The SWX Swiss Exchange has pronounced a reprimand with related publication against Leclanché S.A., Yverdon-les-Bains, for violation of the provisions of Swiss GAAP ARR. The SWX reprimand pertains to an incomplete disclosure in the company’s income statement as well as the lack of a balance sheet.
Share Change For Macquarie Airports In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Date 29/08/2006

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading on Thursday, A Macquarie Airports (Australia, SEDOL: 6543628, GICS Code: 20305010), a member of the S&P/ASX 50 Index, will increase its shares to 1,670,207,335. This change is the result of a distribution-reinvestment plan.
OMX Introduces Futures And Options On VINX30 Index

Date 29/08/2006

From September 1, 2006, OMX will offer VINX30 index futures and options covering the 30 largest Nordic companies. The derivatives on VINX30 offer investment opportunities in the Nordic region for both institutional as well as private investors.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Natural Gas And Related Futures Contracts

Date 29/08/2006

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its natural gas, Henry Hub swap, natural gas penultimate and last day, NYMEX miNYTM natural gas, and Henry Hub penultimate futures contracts, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.