Sources: Nasdaq in Talks With Options Heavy Philly Exchange
According to familiar individuals, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. is in talks to buy the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. The move would give Nasdaq a foothold in the burgeoning options business, which is the Philly exchange’s forte, with the third most options contracts traded nationally.
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SEBI plans separate entity for surveillance and investigation
Capital market regulator SEBI plans to create a separate outfit with independent professionals for stock market surveillance and investigation, to make these two key activities more effective.
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Meanwhile, All the Virtual Markets Are Thriving
Thomas Cleberg spends a lot of spare time thinking about which stocks he wants to buy these days. In the past few months, the college student has decided he might pursue a career on Wall Street, of all things.
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Chiquita Announces Rule 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. today announced that one of its executive officers has adopted a prearranged stock trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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