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Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index
May 16, 2011--The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index® (Nasdaq:NBI), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, May 23, 2011.
The following six securities will be added to the Index: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACHN), AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVEO), Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:CBRX), ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISTA), Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) and Zalicus Inc. (Nasdaq:ZLCS).
The Index is designed to track the performance of a set of NASDAQ listed securities that are classified as either biotechnology or pharmaceutical according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index is re-ranked semi-annually in May and November. For more information about the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index, including detailed eligibility criteria, visit https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/.
As a result of the re-ranking, the following two securities will be removed from the Index: Biodel Inc. (Nasdaq:BIOD) and China Sky One Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSKI).
The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index is the basis for the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology IndexSM Fund (Nasdaq:IBB), which seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index. In addition, options based on the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index and the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund trade on various exchanges.
Source: NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group
NYSE Liffe U.S. Achieves New Milestones In Interest Rate Futures Trading Over 5% Market Share In Eurodollar Futures - Exchange Open Interest Exceeds 270,000 In Only Eight Weeks Since Launch Of Interest Rate Futures - Nearly 3 Million Interest Rate Futures
Over 5% Market Share in Eurodollar Futures
Exchange Open Interest Exceeds 270,000 in Only Eight Weeks Since Launch of Interest Rate Futures-
Nearly 3 Million Interest Rate Futures Traded to Date-
First Customer Block Trades Successfully Executed in Eurodollar Futures
May 16, 2011--NYSE Liffe U.S., the U.S. futures exchange of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today announced it has achieved several key milestones further establishing the innovative exchange as viable, liquid and highly efficient competitor in the U.S. futures market.
On Friday, May 13, NYSE Liffe U.S. executed over 141,000 Eurodollar futures, a new daily volume record, which equates to 5.1% market share versus CME. In reaching this new daily volume record for Eurodollar futures, NYSE Liffe U.S. traded over 91,000 lots in the central order book and 50,000 lots via block trades. As of May 16, total Open Interest on NYSE Liffe U.S. crossed 270,000 contracts, also an exchange record. The continued growth in open interest represents a strong indication of the diverse client participation and vibrancy of the NYSE Liffe U.S. market.
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Source: NYSE Euronext
FINRA Launches New Disciplinary Actions Database
Web-Based Tool Allows Public Access to Disciplinary Documents
May 16, 2011--The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the launch of the FINRA Disciplinary Actions Online database, a web-based searchable system that makes its disciplinary actions accessible via its website at www.finra.org.
The database enables users to perform searches for FINRA actions free of charge, seven days a week. Users may search for actions by case number, document text, document type, action date (by date range), a combination of document text and action date, individual name and Central Registration Depository (CRD®) number, or firm name and CRD number. The documents can be viewed online, printed, or downloaded as text-searchable PDF files.
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Source: FINRA
BATS Global Markets Formally Files Rules For U.S. Primary Listings Business - Targets Rollout In Fourth Quarter Of 2011
May 16, 2011--BATS Global Markets (BATS), a global operator of securities and derivatives markets, today announced the formal filing of rules for its U.S. primary listings business with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The new BATS listings venue, which the firm plans to launch in the fourth quarter of 2011, will create a competitive alternative to the incumbent exchanges which currently offer listings services for companies considering the IPO process. A copy of the rule filing SR-BATS-2011-018 is available on the BATS website.
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Source: Business Wire
Treasury International Capital Data for March
May 16, 2011-- The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for March 2011. The next release, which will report on data for April 2011, is scheduled for June 15, 2011.
Net foreign purchases of long-term securities were $24.0 billion.
Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities were $54.7 billion. Of this, net purchases by private foreign investors were $44.9 billion, and net purchases by foreign official institutions were $9.9 billion.
U.S. residents purchased a net $30.7 billion of long-term foreign securities.
Net foreign acquisition of long-term securities, taking into account adjustments, is estimated to have been $11.7 billion.
Foreign holdings of dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities, including U.S. Treasury bills and other custody liabilities, decreased $18.3 billion. Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bills decreased $21.9 billion.
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Source: US Department of the Treasury
JP Morgan files with the SEC
May 13, 2011-JP Morgan has filed Amendment no. 3 to Form S-1 for the J.P. Morgan Physical Copper Trust.
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Source: SEC.gov
Van Eck files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Van Eck has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
Market Vectors Municipal Bond Closed-End Fund ETF.
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Source: SEC.gov
Direxion files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Direxion has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Broad Market Shares
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Large-Cap Shares
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Small-Cap Share
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Source: SEC.gov
Russell Files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Russell has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for
Russell Aggressive Growth ETF (AGRG)
Russell Consistent Growth ETF(CONG)
Russell Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF(GRPC)
Russell Contrarian ETF (CNTR)
Russell Equity Income ETF (EQIN)
Russell Low P/E ETF (LWPE)
Russell Small & Mid Cap Defensive Value ETF (SMDV)
Russell Small Cap Defensive Value ETF (SCEQ)
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Source: SEC.gov
Schwab files with the SEC
May 13,2011--Charles Schwab has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.
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Source: SEC.gov
