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Open outcry trading far from on the ropes
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The demise of open-outcry futures and options trading seemed inevitable a few years ago but several major U.S. exchanges retain a strong commitment to their trading floors. Full Article
American exchange sees ETF share rising
NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Stock Exchange (Amex) chief executive Neal Wolkoff said on Wednesday that Amex's share of the exchange traded fund (ETF) market was "completely unacceptable," as he fleshed out plans to recover business in that area. Full Article
NYBOT pulp trade to grow as big as cocoa mart
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Board of Trade wood pulp contract should grow to a size comparable to the exchange's cocoa market in a few years once it goes to 24-hour electronic trading, NYBOT president and chief executive Harry Falk said on Wednesday. Full Article
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NYBOT looks ahead to possible IPO
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Board of Trade may launch an initial public offering, but could also take on a strategic partner, said its chief on Wednesday as he sketched options for the agricultural and financial mart. Full Article
Nasdaq stake in LSE constrains counterbidders
LONDON (Reuters) - Nasdaq's purchase of 24.1 percent of the London Stock Exchange may limit the margin for maneuver of potential counterbidders such as the NYSE Group, bankers said on Thursday. Full Article
LaBranche CEO sees opportunity in volatility
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Contrary to predictions that exchange specialists are a dying breed, LaBranche & Co. will continue to grow on higher market activity, a rebound in volatility and expansion into options and other businesses, Chief Executive Michael LaBranche told Reuters on Wednesday. Full Article
CBOT sees ag products as growth driver
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Agricultural products could drive volume growth at the Chicago Board of Trade as the industry becomes more global, Bernard Dan, chief executive of CBOT Holdings, said on Wednesday. Full Article
LaBranche CEO says didn't sell NYSE shares
NEW YORK (Reuters) - LaBranche & Co. , the largest market-maker on the New York Stock Exchange, did not sell any of its NYSE Group Inc. shares during a secondary offering last week, Chairman and CEO Michael LaBranche said on Wednesday. Full Article
NYSE still weighing Life Sciences listing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange is considering the application of animal-research company Life Sciences Research Inc. , months after postponing the listing amid pressure from animal rights activists. Full Article
NYSE CEO still seeks NASD regulation venture
NEW YORK (Reuters) - NYSE Group Inc. Chief Executive John Thain on Tuesday said he continues to push for a joint venture between NYSE and the NASD regarding broker-dealer examinations, though talks have stalled over disagreements about control and ownership. Full Article
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