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PHLX Options Volume Continues Record Growth

Date 12/10/1999

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) has announced that year-to-date volume in PHLX's 900 equity options increased 27% to reach a record 32,950,061 contracts, surpassing the industry's percentage growth of 25% over the same period last year. In addition, equity options volume for the month of September reached 3,679,803 contracts traded.
Osaka Mercantile Exchange Rubber Monthly Report

Date 12/10/1999

On September 3, RSS3 futures distant month went lower at 70.5 yen reflecting the yen's rise to the 109 yen level against the dollar. Later, some bullish incentives appeared, such as the active demand due to the buoyant car sales in U.S., the tight supply of Standard Indonesian Rubber (SIR) due to a lack of tappers at rubber plantations in Indonesia and the price-rise in RSS3 in Thailand by buyers shifting from more expensive Technically Specified Rubber(TSR). Furthermore, the rubber stocks in
Osaka Mercantile Exchange RSS3 Futures/Rubber Index Futures Weekly Report

Date 12/10/1999

RSS3 Futures: Distant month: opening 72.80 yen, a high 79.70 yen (Oct. 6), low 72.80 yen (Oct. 4), closing 76.00 yen. Rubber Index Futures: Distant month: opening 66.90, a high 71.80 (Oct. 6), a low 66.90 (Oct. 4), closing 69.35 points.
Osaka Mercantile Exchange Aluminium FuturesWeekly Report

Date 12/10/1999

This week, OME aluminium futures continued to remain in the narrow range with thin volume in the absence of fresh factors.
Osaka Mercantile Aluminium Futures Monthly Report

Date 12/10/1999

On September 2, distant July contract opened at 164.9 yen, mostly unchanged from the previous month's level as players were reluctant to build fresh positions in the absence of new factors. Later, the prices went higher on short-covering in line with the price-gain in LME. On September 8, distant month rose over the 170 yen level on bargain hunting due to the increased shipment of the secondary aluminium from Japan and following the firmer tone in overseas markets.

Nasdaq Launches The Optimark Trading System

Date 12/10/1999

The Nasdaq Stock Market® has launched the OptiMark® Trading System, making 10 initial Nasdaq securities available to Nasdaq market participants. The Nasdaq securities that over 100 trade-ready buy- and sell-side customers will be able to trade via OptiMark are: Dell Computer Corp. (DELL); 3Com Corp. (COMS); Apple Computer (AAPL); Starbucks Corp. (SBUX); Biogen, Inc. (BGEN); Siebel Systems, Inc. (SEBL); USA Networks, Inc. (USAI); Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS); Biomet, Inc. (BMET); PacifiCare Health Syste
Kuwait Stock Exchange Trading Report For September

Date 12/10/1999

The index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached 1,489.5 at the end of September. It registered a decrease of 35.2 points from the closing value at the end of August.
Hong Kong Futures Exchange Market Statistics For September

Date 12/10/1999

The total number of futures contracts traded in September was 389,610 compared to 430,517 in August. Total number of option contracts traded in September was 64,707 compared to 53,032 in August.
HKFE To Introduce Five-Point Plan To Enhance Transparency On The Trading Floor

Date 12/10/1999

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) said today that it has appointed a new Floor Conduct Committee (FCC) and will implement a five-point plan to enhance transparency on the trading floor. This plan has been reviewed informally with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Any specific rule changes required under this plan would be submitted to the SFC for approval.
CBOE to List Options on 35 Stocks on Monday, October 18

Date 12/10/1999

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has announced it will begin trading options on the 35 stocks below on Monday, October 18.