New options trading platform to begin Jan. 26
Agrees to acquire 5% equity interest in National Stock Exchange
Dually listed issuers retain NYSE listings
Deal called an important step towards globalization financial markets
NYSE Euronext will be the world’s largest exchange group
NYSE to vote on Wednesday
Enterprise messaging firm gives NYSE platform for delivering technology and services to customers
Elkins/McSherry report examined equity transaction costs on 60 different exchanges around the world
By-law changes now go to NASD member firms for approval
Profits slip from Q2