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(NYX) NYSE Euronext to Close SecFinex

vitalstocks — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:46:32 +0000

Yesterday, Financial Times reported that NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) is mulling the closure of its European securities lending platform unit – SecFinex – in order to merge itself successfully with Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse, as proposed earlier this year. Based in London and founded in 2000, SecFinex is a global electronic, web-based lending & borrowing trading [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext to Close SecFinex

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Buyback Notes – Refinance

vitalstocks — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:05:28 +0000

On Tuesday, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced a cash tender offer for its outstanding 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. The company will purchase the notes at a premium of $25 for every note of face value $1000. It will also pay the accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of purchase. The [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Buyback Notes – Refinance

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Initiate Capital Plan – Share Buyback

vitalstocks — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:44:22 +0000

Yesterday, Reuters reported that NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) plans to adopt a new capital plan in the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011. Accordingly, the company intends to buyback more shares in the coming period, given the sharp price declines in the stock market. The company enjoys modest capital leverage that provides scope [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Initiate Capital Plan – Share Buyback

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Reconciles with Investors

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:01:23 +0000

Last week, NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) and its merger partner Deutsche Boerse AG agreed to reconcile with the NYSE investors over a special dividend payout of $910 million, which was announced earlier this month. In February this year, NYSE and Deutsche Boerse had agreed to merge, in a $10 billion deal, based on regulatory approvals. [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Reconciles with Investors

(NDAQ) Neutral on NASDAQ

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:33:45 +0000

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) based on its current sustainability factor. The company’s first quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate driven by strong revenue growth across the board coupled with moderate expense management. However, new listings and order intakes continued to be on the downside. NASDAQ has been [...]

(NDAQ) Neutral on NASDAQ

(BJ) Company News for June 10, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:07:52 +0000

• On Thursday, 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) said it has concluded an agreement to buy manufacturer of quick cure, aircraft sealants Advanced Chemistry & Technology. The acquisition will enhance and expand 3M’s product availability in the aerospace market • Evergreen Energy Inc. (NYSE:EEE) said it has completed the formation of its venture with Australian listed mineral [...]

(BJ) Company News for June 10, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:55:06 +0000

(BJ) Company News for June 10, 2011 – Corporate Summary

(AFL) Company News for May 31, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:59:14 +0000

• Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL) reported first quarter fiscal 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 24 cents, 2 cents shy of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents. Despite the miss, shares increased 8.86% in after-market trade on encouraging second quarter guidance • Graham Corp. (AMEX:GHM) reported fourth quarter EPS of 27 cents, ahead [...]

(AFL) Company News for May 31, 2011 – Corporate Summary

(AMR) Company News for May 17, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:20:46 +0000

• NYSE Euronext’s (NYSE:NYX) shares declined 12.6% after NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE:ICE) cancelled their bid to acquire NYSE’s parent organization • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) upgraded AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) to “Overweight” from “Neutral” rating • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) upgraded JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) to “Overweight’ from “Neutral” rating • [...]

(AMR) Company News for May 17, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:47:59 +0000

(AMR) Company News for May 17, 2011 – Corporate Summary

(CEPH) Stock Market News for May 3, 2011 – Market News

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:53:30 +0000

Late on Sunday, US President Barack Obama declared: “I determined that we had enough intelligence to take action and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice….After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.” The press briefing instantly led to celebrations among citizens and [...]

(CEPH) Stock Market News for May 3, 2011 – Market News

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Disappoints NASDAQ OMX-IntercontinentalExchange Again

vitalstocks — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:43:40 +0000

NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) has again rejected the joint takeover bid from NASDAQ OMX Inc. (NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) for the second time within a fortnight, thereby backing the more friendly $9.8 billion merger deal with Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse AG that was agreed upon in February this year. While NYSE believes that the latest [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Disappoints NASDAQ OMX-IntercontinentalExchange Again

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Earnings Report Beats by a Penny

vitalstocks — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:25:47 +0000

NASDAQ OMX Group Inc.’s (NDAQ) first quarter operating earnings per share of 61 cents came in a penny higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents and significantly higher than prior-year quarter earnings of 43 cents. Total operating earnings, on non-GAAP basis, increased 19% year over year to $190 million. However, NASDAQ’s GAAP net [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Earnings Report Beats by a Penny

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Still After NYSE Euronext

vitalstocks — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:34:04 +0000

Despite that NYSE refused NASDAQ’s $11.3 billion take over offer earlier last week, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) appears to still be very game to merge with NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX). On Friday, NYSE was reported to be open to selling its American Stock Exchange (Amex) in order to mitigate an antitrust concern, which was [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Still After NYSE Euronext

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Turns Away NASDAQ OMX Group/IntercontinentalExchange Buyout Offer

vitalstocks — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:05:29 +0000

In a dramatic turn of events, yesterday NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) discarded the proposed takeover bid made by NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE), citing multiple concerns. The NYSE management cited that it is not interested in splitting up the company’s business while also extending additional debt burden on it, thereby posing [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Turns Away NASDAQ OMX Group/IntercontinentalExchange Buyout Offer

(AA) Stock Market News for April 12, 2011 – Market News

vitalstocks — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:57:15 +0000

Markets shed a few points, on Monday, as investors remained concerned about companies missing their earnings estimates. Lower oil prices pulled back the energy sector while blue chips managed moderate gains and outpaced the broader market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) happened to be the only gainer among the benchmarks as it increased marginally, [...]

(AA) Stock Market News for April 12, 2011 – Market News

(AGN) Company News for April 04, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:56:34 +0000

• The Nasdaq OMX Group (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and the IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE:ICE) announced a joint proposal to acquire NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) for $42.50 per share in cash and stock, or approximately $11.3 billion, based on the closing prices of the respective stocks as of March 31, 2011 • RW Baird initiated coverage on Main Street (NASDAQ:MAIN) with an Outperform [...]

(AGN) Company News for April 04, 2011 – Corporate Summary

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Could Be Looking to Merge

vitalstocks — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:42:19 +0000

Given the flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the industry, NASDAQ OMX Inc. (NDAQ) is reportedly hunting for a partner to bid against NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) who has agreed to combine with Deutsche Boerse in a $10 billion deal, last week. NASDAQ is also weighing other options of acquisitions or itself be [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Could Be Looking to Merge

(CME) CME Group Earnings Report Lags Expectations – Revenue Top-Line Exceeds

vitalstocks — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:24:58 +0000

CME Group Inc (CME) reported its fourth quarter earnings per share of $3.77, way behind the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.81. Net operating income was $252.7 million in the fourth quarter 2010. The decline was primarily attributable to rise in operating and non-operating expenses and a series of charges in the reported quarter. The net [...]

(CME) CME Group Earnings Report Lags Expectations – Revenue Top-Line Exceeds

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMXGroup Announces Possible Expansion in Japan

vitalstocks — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:09:29 +0000

In order to expand its footprint globally, Nasdaq OMXGroup Inc. (NDAQ) may partner with the No.2 operator of Japan – Osaka Securities Exchange Co. (OSE) to re-enter the Japanese market as early as January 2012. Earlier in 2000, Nasdaq and OSE had opened the Nasdaq Japan market for start-ups, but closed it after two years [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMXGroup Announces Possible Expansion in Japan

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group to Purchase FTEN Incorporated

vitalstocks — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Expanding its risk management solutions, yesterday, Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced its agreement to acquire leading real-time risk management solutions provider, FTEN Inc., for an undisclosed amount. Besides, while other terms of the deal are yet to be revealed, it is expected to be closed by the end of this month. FTEN is jointly [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group to Purchase FTEN Incorporated

(CME) CME Group Adds Transparency – Begins OTC Swaps Clearing

vitalstocks — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:52:29 +0000

In order to guard the financial system from defaults and ensure more transparency, CME Group Inc. (CME) has launched a new service for providing clearing services to the $400 million over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate swaps through its CME Clearing. Until now, such derivatives were traded privately and the swap markets were controlled by the banks. [...]

(CME) CME Group Adds Transparency – Begins OTC Swaps Clearing

(ICE) IntercontinentalExchange Launches System for Credit Default Swap Market

vitalstocks — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:15:23 +0000

For the first time in the industry, IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) launched the Novation Consent=Confirmation (C=C) initiative through its ICE Link platform on Sept 12, in order to smooth the credit default swap (CDS) processes in the market. Over the past year, regulators had been seeking such an operation that could make automated OTC derivative transaction [...]

(ICE) IntercontinentalExchange Launches System for Credit Default Swap Market

(CME) Chicago Board Options Exchange IPO to Raise at Least $292 Million

vitalstocks — Sat, 22 May 2010 05:18:06 +0000

According to Reuters, on May 18, the final major private options exchange left in the U.S., the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) unveiled its estimation of raising at least $292 million from the forthcoming initial public offering (IPO), through a regulatory dossier filed in April 2010. Previously, when the company declared to go public on Mar [...]

(CME) Chicago Board Options Exchange IPO to Raise at Least $292 Million

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Introduces Smartphone Index

vitalstocks — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:32:50 +0000

On Monday, Nasdaq OMX Inc. (NDAQ) announced that it has partnered with the Consumer Electronics Association (“CEA”) to introduce the Nasdaq OMX CEA Smartphone IndexSM (“QFON”). The Smartphone Index is set to mark new and high standards for the telecommunications sector that primarily focuses on wireless, mobile devices with advanced communications technology. Nasdaq’s Smartphone Index [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Introduces Smartphone Index

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Expands With Options Trading its Internet Index

vitalstocks — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:36:37 +0000

On Tuesday, Nasdaq OMX Inc. (NDAQ) announced the launch its options trading on its Nasdaq Internet Index (QNET) platform on Mar 24, through Nasdaq OMX PHLX. Susquehanna Securities, which already provides liquidity in several PHLX index options, is the specialist for this new product as well. QNET is designed to track the performance of the [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Expands With Options Trading its Internet Index

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Incorporated Acquires Nord Pool ASA

vitalstocks — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:35:16 +0000

In an attempt to strengthen its power and carbon derivatives offering, on Wednesday, Nasdaq OMX Inc. (NDAQ) announced the acquisition of Nordic power bourse, Nord Pool ASA. Although the terms and value of the deal remains undisclosed, the transaction awaits regulatory approvals. In all, Nasdaq OMX Commodities and Nord Pool ASA will have more than [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Incorporated Acquires Nord Pool ASA

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Adds Newedge Clearing

vitalstocks — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:29:56 +0000

As reported by the Reuters on Wednesday, Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.’s (NDAQ) majority-owned International Derivatives Clearing Group (IDCG) has added Newedge USA, LLC, the world’s largest multi-asset brokerage and clearing firm, for offering a central counterparty clearing of Interest Rate Swap (IRS) products. IRS, a significant financial risk management tool, has the largest $400 trillion [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Adds Newedge Clearing

($GS) Chicago Board Options Exchange Files for IPO

vitalstocks — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:07 +0000

On Thursday, the final major private options exchange left in the U.S., the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), unveiled its decision of demutualization and going public by filing the initial S-1 form to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of approximately $300 million. The company is expected to conclude [...]

($GS) Chicago Board Options Exchange Files for IPO

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group to Do Share Buyback

vitalstocks — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:22:25 +0000

After seeking approval from its Board on March 2, Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced plans to repurchase its common stock worth $300 million that will be funded from its existing cash balances. However, the stock buyback program may be conducted at intervals depending upon market conditions through various strategies such as open market purchase, [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group to Do Share Buyback

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral

vitalstocks — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:29:02 +0000

Recently, we initiated coverage on Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) with a Neutral recommendation. The company’s fourth quarter earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents on low charges and efficient expense management. However, the top-line declined on weak volumes. Despite the weakness experienced in equity trading in recent years, Nasdaq’s options [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Beats on Low Charges

vitalstocks — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:40:47 +0000

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.’s (NDAQ) fourth quarter operating earnings per share of 46 cents surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents and prior quarter earnings of 42 cents. However, operating earnings declined substantially from 52 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. Total operating earnings, on non-GAAP basis, were $99 million, up from $89 million [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Beats on Low Charges

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Reports In-Line With Forecasts

vitalstocks — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:25:52 +0000

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) has reported third-quarter results. The company swung to a GAAP net income of $60 million or 28 cents per share compared to $69 million or 33 cents in the prior quarter and $58 million or 27 cents in the year-ago period. Results included one-time charges counting $25 million in debt [...]

(NDAQ) Nasdaq OMX Group Reports In-Line With Forecasts

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Beats Consensus by 18%

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:42:16 +0000

NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) reported third-quarter results on Friday. The company swung to a GAAP net income of $125 million or 44 cents per share from a GAAP net loss of $182 million in the prior quarter and a net income of $174 million or 66 cents in the year-ago period. Results included one-time charge [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Beats Consensus by 18%