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In the Spotlight - Archive
Global X Funds has launched two new ETFs focused on the NASDAQ-400 Index (NDX400), which is designed to track the performance of securities that are next-eligible for inclusion into the NASDAQ-100 Index®, and the NASDAQ-500 Index (NDX5000), which is designed to track the top 500 non-financial securities listed on NASDAQ.
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NASDAQ OMX is expanding its benchmark portfolio into U.S. fixed income. In partnership with PC-Bond, we now provide a family of daily rebalanced U.S. Treasury indexes. The 22 indexes offer a comprehensive view into the active U.S. debt issuance market via a transparent methodology.
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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. announces the acquisition of Glide Technologies Limited, a leading London-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider specializing in corporate communications and reputation management solutions. Glide Technologies will be integrated into NASDAQ OMX’s Corporate Solutions to create the first and only fully-integrated workflow solution for investor relations and public relations professionals. We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide Glide Technologies’ media monitoring, measurement, media contact databases and newsroom services with our existing press release distribution service, GlobeNewswire.
For more information, please click here for our press release.
NASDAQ OMX is proud to sponsor AsiaD, the inaugural expansion of The Wall Street Journal D: All Things Digital on a global stage. With Hong Kong as the backdrop, AsiaD will unite the leaders and visionaries from North America with the top players from across Asia, a region churning with explosive innovation. China accounts for 12% of the world’s global research and development spending, making it a world leader. With nearly 65% of the US-public Chinese companies, NASDAQ gives these companies access to US capital to fuel their growth and innovation. In the last 12 months, we’ve welcomed 30 Chinese-headquartered companies, including Tudou (the Hulu of China), Bona Films (the MGM of China), Jiyuan.com (the match.com of China) and big brands HiSoft and AutoNavi.
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Global Access Expands Presence in RussiaRTS Exchange, one of the major trading platforms in Russia and Eastern Europe, has selected NASDAQ OMX to provide market data compliance/ auditing services via the Global Access Program. Global Access clients are able improve market data revenue by accessing NASDAQ OMX’s distribution network, sales, administration and technical expertise to realize profits from market data content. The program is designed to help companies and exchanges, particularly those in emerging markets, gain a foothold in the global marketplace. Find out more »
Congratulations to SIX Swiss Exchange on extending their contract with NASDAQ OMX and upgrading to the X-stream INET platform, which will enable significant latency and throughput advantages for SIX Swiss Exchange and its trading members in all asset classes.
Christian Katz, CEO at SIX Swiss Exchange said: "Our upgrade to X-stream INET for the trading of all asset classes will be a first. It allows us to leverage the most advanced trading technology in the world, provided by our technology partner NASDAQ OMX, into our unique market structure with minimal adjustments for our clients. We have always believed that a high-performance and multi-functional trading platform remains a key differentiator in order to attract new liquidity and through this upgrade to X-stream INET we are setting a new standard."
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TMX Datalinx has partnered with NASDAQ OMX to expand delivery and access of market data from each of the two exchange companies via their respective distribution networks. Via the Global Access Program, NASDAQ OMX and TMX market data customers based in their data centers in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, will benefit from lower costs, expanded access to highly reliable and secure data and the flexibility of accessing a wider array of connectivity providers.
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NASDAQ OMX recently rolled out a new website for NASDAQ TotalView, our premier equities data product. TotalView displays every single quote and order at every price level on The NASDAQ Stock Market. Visit our new website for a free demo of this full-book market data
www.nasdaqtotalview.com »
First Trust beat the pack by delivering the first auto-focused global ETF to market. The First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund (CARZ) is designed to track the NASDAQ OMX Global Automobile Index (QAUTO), which includes the largest and most liquid companies engaged in the manufacturing of automobiles. Read more about the First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund »
The NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation, Inc., was established in 1994 and is supported entirely by contributions from The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
The NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation is dedicated to supporting our communities and those who are in need. The Foundation has a history of providing humanitarian relief to those affected by natural disasters and other tragic events. Over the years the Foundation has provided humanitarian relief support following 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Haiti.
This year the NASDAQ OMX Education Foundation has supported relief efforts in Australia and Japan with charitable contributions to the Queensland Australia Disaster Relief Fund and the Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund.
Find out more about The NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation »
This week, NASDAQ OMX launched the NASDAQ OMX Alpha Index OptionsTM, a new, straightforward way to trade a period of company performance exclusive of overall market movement. On Monday, April 18th, options on the NASDAQ OMX Alpha AAPL vs. SPY Index (AVSPY) became available for trading on PHLX, with additional Alpha Index Options launching close behind.
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Many firms are weighed down by the time and cost restraints of receiving and storing mass amounts of historical quote, trade and analytics data. Now, through NASDAQ Data-On-Demand, users can access an unlimited amount of historical Level 1 data via online queries for one-off downloads or nightly recurring requests using web services or an API.
The new Mass Download functionality allows firms to run bulk historical stock tick data queries for integration into applications or databases.
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Mirror your business reach with a European dual-listing to broaden your investor base and increase visibility and brand awareness in Europe. NASDAQ OMX offers a unique and attractive alternative for companies to become global players. Through our dual-listings, companies get access to investors worldwide, superior trading efficiency and increased global visibility.
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NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors. A better board starts here. 
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Now you can access the NASDAQ-100 in Indian RupeesNASDAQ OMX is pleased to announce the launch of Motilal Oswal MOSt Shares NASDAQ-100 , India’s first US based ETF which tracks the NASDAQ-100 Index (NDX). NDX continues to outperform other leading benchmarks, including the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Russell 2000. MOSt Shares Nasdaq 100 will be listed on the NSE and BSE and investors will be able to buy or sell MOSt Shares NASDAQ 100 from NSE or BSE through their trading accounts with their brokers/sub-brokers at prices quoted on NSE or BSE.
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Smartphones... Now there is an ETF for that
First Trust recently launched the first ETF designed to track the NASDAQ OMX CEA Smartphone Index, a benchmark that includes companies primarily involved in the building, design and distribution of handsets, hardware, software and mobile networks associated with the development, sale and usage of smart phones.
Celebrating 40 years of electronic trading - we are proud that the revolutionary, disruptive model that we developed in 1971 is now the standard for markets worldwide.
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After a challenging time, the Baltic economies have started to return to growth. In order to further facilitate international portfolio investments in the region, the NASDAQ OMX exchanges in Tallinn and Vilnius have moved to the Euro as the trading, clearing and settlement currency on the equities market.
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NASDAQ OMX Helsinki has been granted rights to the WWF Green Office designation as the first Green Office Exchange in the world.
WWF's Green Office is a practical environmental program for companies, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of offices, to slow down climate change and to increase staff's awareness of ecological consumption by encouraging them to act in an environmentally friendly way.
President of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Lauri Rosendahl, said: "For NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, the idea for the program was originally presented as an employee initiative. Awareness of environmental issues is constantly increasing and we wanted to do our part to make the necessary changes, similar to what many of our listed companies on the Helsinki Stock Exchange have already done.”
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The NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability 50 Index Expands to 100 Companies and Releases Semi-Annual Evaluation Results
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2010 --
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and CRD Analytics announced the expansion of the NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability 50 Index (Nasdaq:QCRD) today. The index will be expanded to include 100 securities and the name will change to NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability Index.
These changes will be made in conjunction with the semi-annual evaluation, which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, November 22, 2010.
To see a full list of securities included in the index, please visit https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/.
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NASDAQ OMX Alpha IndexesTM
Today, NASDAQ OMX introduced a new, straightforward way to track a period of company performance exclusive of overall market movement. The proprietary NASDAQ OMX Alpha IndexesTM measure the relative total return of a single stock or ETF against another leading ETF or single stock. They are currently available across several highly-liquid symbols.
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NASDAQ Data-on-Demand Launches – Provides Easy Access to Historical Level 1 DataThe NASDAQ Data-On-Demand service allows customers to retrieve custom U.S. Level 1 trade and quote information (for Reg NMS securities) without having to build expensive interfaces to real time feeds or other complex technical/infrastructure solutions. Data is available in raw data or analytic formats and requests can be made via the web, providing users almost immediate access to specific subsets of data.
Visit NASDAQDOD.com to learn more.
iShares to track PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index for ETF
Blackrock will officially switch over their iShares semiconductor ETF benchmark from the S&P North American Technology Sector Index to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX) and switch their primary listing market from NYSE to NASDAQ. The iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund will trade under the ticker symbol “SOXX”. iShares' new SOXX fund will become the first delta-one, long-only SOX-based ETF.
Visit NASDAQOMX.com/indexes to learn more.
NASDAQ OMX PSX (PSX) – the first and only price/size market for U.S. Equities – launched October 8th!
PSX is the market that stands out. In this innovative market, order executions are awarded based on displayed size rather than time priority, thus encouraging transparency, market stability and new trading strategies.
Visit the PSX page to learn more
Access Professional-Grade Market Data FREE for 30 Days!
NASDAQ OMX is excited to offer all new subscribers a 30-day free trial to NASDAQ OMX DataStore products. Take advantage of the special opportunity to test new trading strategies, monitor the market for buying and selling trends and explore new subsets of data. Access IMD’s “Best New Data Product” NASDAQ Market Pathfinders, NASDAQ BookViewer, Velocity and Forces and more. Users must register by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
Increase your knowledge about Nordic Small & Mid Cap Companies. Click here to follow the live webcast from the Small & Mid Cap Capital Market Day. The webcast will start 08.30 AM CET on September 1st. To read more about attending companies and the program visit the seminar website »
NASDAQ OMX has been selected to perform market data compliance services for the MICEX Stock Exchange, the largest exchange in Russia and the other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The market data compliance services will be performed by NASDAQ OMX Global Data Products through its Global Access program. MICEX selected NASDAQ OMX because of NASDAQ OMX’s flexible service offerings and successful track record in helping market data clients achieve and maintain compliance.
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Access an aggregation of trusted articles sourced from marquis content providers including USATODAY.com, Kiplinger, the Motley Fool, and MainStreet. Tools include job search plus an array of personal finance calculators and personalized rates tables.
Delivering the fastest trading platform to SGXNASDAQ OMX it will deliver an ultra low latency trading platform to Singapore Exchange (SGX). The new trading platform, named SGX Reach, will be powered by NASDAQ OMX's Genium INET, the fastest trading technology in the world. SGX's migration to the new trading platform will commence with cash equities in 2011. Read the press release » Go to Market Technology » View the ad »
NASDAQ OMX Global Data Products was recently named “Data Provider of the Year” at the 2010 Inside Market Data Awards. And for the second year in a row, they also took home the award for “Best New Data Product” for NASDAQ Basic - the low cost alternative to Level 1 data. Congratulations to the team!
Options Analytics Now Available
NASDAQ OMX has launched Nordic Derivatives Level 2 Enhanced providing traders with essential Options Analytics data including “Greeks” and other derivative valuation and risk measures that provide pricing information by quantifying different risk components of an option. Exclusive Offering! Risk Analytics Now Available
NASDAQ OMX’s Global Index Group has partnered with Sungard’s APT to offer the very first risk analytics reports focused on leading NASDAQ OMX® indexes, including the NASDAQ-100 (NDX). These exclusive reports provide greater transparency and insight into a range of indexes and will help customers enhance their investment decision making. Learn more about the complimentary reports »
NASDAQ OMX recently launched Historical Velocity & Forces and Historical Pathfinders, enabling firms to track market velocity & forces and industry “pathfinders” over time to help with the creation and modification of algorithms and trading strategies. These tools help firms perform trend analysis to predict the most effective trading times and to monitor buying and selling patterns of market participants. Find out more »
The annual WEF and the International Options Market Association (IOMA) conference is held in different cities throughout the world. This year, the event was held in New York City at MarketSite where industry professionals and executives from major derivatives exchanges in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East came together on April 18 for the three-day forum.
On 21st and 22nd April 2010 NASDAQ OMX will be exhibiting its latest products and services at the annual TradeTech Europe conference at the Excel Centre in London.
Our sales and business development teams will be on hand representing a range of our business offerings including, Nordic Equity and Derivatives Markets, Global Data Products and pan-European Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) NASDAQ OMX Europe. Be one of the first in Europe to get your hands on an iPad! 
In line with the launch of the Apple iPad on the 3rd April in the U.S. NASDAQ OMX released its QFolio HD application (app). Already available on other Apple devices, the app allows users to build and track their portfolio of stocks as well perform other innovative functions. For an exclusive view of the new app and to enter our prize draw featuring an iPad as the winning prize visit the NASDAQ OMX stand (66).
Click here for further details regarding TradeTech Europe 2010, and to register for the conference.
NASDAQ OMX introduces the world’s first real-time stock quote app for the Apple iPad – NASDAQ OMX Portfolio Manager (QFolio HD). The app features real-time integrated charting and tracking of intraday ticks and stock quotes from the U.S., Baltic and Nordic markets. The iPad’s multi-touch capability brings users a unique and dynamic way to interact with stock information including a chart overlay to show technical analysis, video and tweet posting. Download for free at the Apple App Store. Read more »
Featuring topics: - Market data volumes on the rise
- A 360° view on technology
- Independent latency measurement
- Cloud computing
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Recently the SEC voted to modify the SEC Short Sale Rule (aka the Uptick Rule). Highly debated during the financial crisis in 2008, the Short Sale Rule has been under SEC review. In 2009, several exchanges, spearheaded by NASDAQ OMX, proposed a Modified Uptick Rule, which the SEC made the centerpiece of the new Rule. The new Rule is applicable to all exchange-listed securities, trading on and off exchange. Read more »
The World Economic Forum is being held in Davos, Switzerland on January 27-30. This year’s program, which brings together global leaders from the business community, the media, politics and academia, focuses on the theme "Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild".
For the past several years, NASDAQ OMX has established a presence at the Forum. This year marks our fifth remote market open from Davos, and Bob Greifeld will be hosting a private dinner for key customers. In attendance with Bob are Bruce Aust, Ed Knight and Anna Ewing. Over the years, we have secured a highly visible banner on the outside of the Belvedere Hotel. This year, we boldly state that both the World Economic Forum and NASDAQ OMX are home to visionaries—game-changing individuals and companies who effectively turn innovation into action.
NASDAQ OMX BX (BX) is celebrating its first birthday!  Thank you to all that supported BX over the past year to make it the fastest growing U.S. equities exchange. In just its first year, BX certainly made us proud: - Record-breaking market share in October:
- 4.41% U.S. equity
- 5.08% Tape A
- 3.92% Tape C
- Record volume of more than 434 million shares in December
- More market share than EDGA in the fourth quarter
- Best price is on BX for more than 250 securities more than 79% of the time
We are looking forward to continuing this momentum 2010.
Contact Transaction Services, U.S. Market Sales to learn more about trading and membership on BX.
www.nasdaqomxtrader.com/bx »
NASDAQ OMX Awarded Outstanding Data Provider
NASDAQ OMX has been named Service Level and Communications Outstanding Data Provider by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) Financial Information Services Division (FISD). The award – voted on by an SIIA working group of financial services industry professionals - recognizes best practices in customer service and communication. This is a testament to the NASDAQ OMX Global Data Products team and their long-standing commitment to and philosophy of excellence in service quality and communications surrounding our data products. Read more »
NASDAQ.com Unveils Financial Advisor Center
The NASDAQ.com Financial Advisor Center features news, commentary, educational tools and job listings tailored to the interests of professional Financial Advisors. Advisors can now go straight to The Source - NASDAQ.com and use its resources to develop their careers, stay up-to-date on industry developments and interact with their peers. Visit the Financial Advisor Center today to learn more.
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. has made a donation to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in Haiti. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by this tragedy. You can donate to the Red Cross by visiting their website: http://www.redcross.org/. See a list of other organizations accepting donations for the relief effort in Haiti.
NASDAQ OMX PHLX records in U.S. equity options market 
2009 marked a milestone for NASDAQ OMX PHLX, with a record 17.86% U.S. equity options market share for the year. Since merging with NASDAQ OMX in July 2008, PHLX has experienced solid market share growth and introduced both innovative functionality and highly-competitive pricing. In August, PHLX finalized its migration to INET technology, allowing options customers to further benefit from NASDAQ OMX’s renown matching engine. Together with The NASDAQ Options Market, NASDAQ OMX offers the third-largest options market on the fastest available technology, and is primed for continued growth in 2010.
The Empire State Building Glows in NASDAQ blueIn celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the iconic NASDAQ MarketSite in the heart of Times Square, the Empire State Building celebrated in NASDAQ blue lights. The NASDAQ MarketSite made its debut on December 28, 1999. As part of the anniversary festivities, the Empire State Building, soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, and known as the world's most beloved attractions, put on its NASDAQ blue on January 7. Read about the event »
You’re on-the-go more than ever before. Now NASDAQ.com can go with you through our new mobile site. Available at mobile.nasdaq.com, the sleek new site is designed to fit the unique needs of busy individuals. The site offers you no-hassle, instant access to NASDAQ.com — The Source for financial information. Access the following features:
- Real-time stock quotes
- Key market indicators
- Breaking news
- Expert commentary
- Guru Analysis
Simply enter mobile.nasdaq.com into your smartphone browser today and experience the NASDAQ.com mobile difference!
NASDAQ OMX launched its first iPhone Application — NASDAQ Portfolio Manager (QFolio). NASDAQ OMX is the first global exchange company to launch an app for the Apple iPhone. The NASDAQ Portfolio Manager is available for free on the Apple App Store. NASDAQ Portfolio Manager brings interactive technology enhancements to existing efficient real-time data services directly from The Source – NASDAQ.com. Key features include: - Interactive Charting
- Real Time NLS data
- Stock Finder
- Portfolio Tracking
- Watch List Monitoring
- Pre-Market Quotes
- After Hours Quotes
- StockTwits Streams
Download now. It’s FREE » Read the press release »
NASDAQ OMX is pleased to join the rankings as one of Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing companies. This year marked the first time the ranking was opened up to businesses around the world that list on a U.S. exchange. Company ratings were based on three years of revenue and profit growth and total return. Read more »
When the economic meltdown occurred, the financial markets remained resilient. The NASDAQ Stock Market's systems on average processed six billion shares a day and 250,000 transactions per second. Technology is at the core of our market’s reliability and ability to handle large trading volumes previously not seen. Anna Ewing, NASDAQ OMX Executive Vice President and CIO, recently delivered a keynote address at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association's Technology Management Conference. She spoke about technology and innovation as key to the financial system recovery, and how NASDAQ OMX is delivering an ultra-fast yet stable trading platform to investors. View the full transcript of her speech here.
Third Annual Food and Restaurant Industry Forum Spotlights Listed Companies, Industry Professionals Good food wasn’t the only topic of discussion at NASDAQ OMX’s Third Annual Forum for the food and restaurant industry. Four NASDAQ-listed companies including Panera Bread, Jamba Juice, Famous Dave’s of America Inc. and McCormick and Schmick’s participated with other industry professionals, media and analysts in discussion on the latest trends and topics concerning the food and restaurant industry and the economy. NASDAQ OMX hosts similar events and forums for listed companies and other industry professionals covering a variety of timely topics, including health care and tech. Webcast of the event »
NASDAQ OMX Ranked as a Top 50 Company by BusinessWeek
 NASDAQ OMX was named as one of BusinessWeek’s Top 50 Companies. The 13th annual ranking recognizes the top companies in the S&P 500 for their innovation and determination in succeeding as best-performers in their industries. Companies were determined based on the two financial measures of return on capital and growth. NASDAQ OMX is proud to share this achievement with and congratulate the other companies that also received this honor. Read the article.
Bob McCooey, Senior Vice President, New Listings & Capital Markets, joined Sky Radio, featured on American Airlines and US Airways, for a brief interview on the importance of listing with NASDAQ. During the interview, Bob touched on the innovation, familiarity and trust associated with the NASDAQ brand — a few reasons why marquee brands made the switch from our primary U.S. competitor. He also mentioned how our market model coupled with the extensive suite of products and services add value to private and NASDAQ-listed companies. From Risk Management to Investor Relations to Board Recruiting and many more, NASDAQ offers services that extend beyond just serving as a listing market. Listen to the interview »
NASDAQ OMX is proud to announce that Market Replay is the recipient of the Adobe 2008 MAX Award in the Enterprise Category. The Adobe MAX Awards recognizes the best uses of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. Finalists and winners in each category were carefully selected by Adobe executives and industry experts. The Enterprise Category was open to large and mid-sized corporations who had built applications developed to better engage employees, partners and customers, and improve overall business efficiency. Launched earlier this year, Market Replay is a powerful replay and analysis tool, allowing firms to view the consolidated order book and trade data at any point in time to confirm execution quality and compliance. Visit NASDAQTrader.com to learn more. 
NASDAQ OMX recently received the honor of being named "Company of the Year" by Forbes Magazine. Forbes mentions that one of the primary reasons they chose NASDAQ OMX was our ability to “capitalize” on opportunities amid the economic turmoil during the year. It was also recognized that "Under CEO Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ OMX plays the stock trading game better than anybody." Contributing achievements include the completion of a number of key acquisitions, the strength to continuously gain ground in trading market share and the welcoming of several industry leading NYSE- and Amex-listed companies. Read the Forbes article.
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