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Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Liquid Series Index

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:58:29 -0400

NEW YORK, March 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ(r) Clean Edge(r) U.S. Index (Nasdaq:CLEN) and the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Liquid Series Index (Nasdaq:CELS) (the "Indexes"), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, March 19, 2007.

NASDAQ Lowers Top Tier Pricing for Routing and for Removing Liquidity

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:47:11 -0400

New York , March 1, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today lowered transaction pricing for the top tiers for removing liquidity in all securities and for routing all securities, excluding non-ETFs routed to the NYSE. These pricing
changes have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on an immediately effective basis.

UAL Corporation to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning March 8, 2007

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 09:33:22 -0400

New York , February 28, 2007 —UAL Corporation (Nasdaq:UAUA) of Elk Grove Township, Illinois, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index(r) (Nasdaq:NDX), the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq:NDXE), and the NASDAQ-100 Ex Technology Index(Nasdaq:NDXX) prior to market open on March 8, 2007. UAL Corporation will replace American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEOS). UAL Corporation will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (Nasdaq:QQQQ).

NASDAQ MarketSite Unveils New Market Data & Graphics at Its Times Square Broadcast Facility

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:39:32 -0400

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New York , February 28, 2007 — The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.(Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced it has unveiled new real-time, 3-D market data products at its broadcast facility in Times Square to provide global investors with a better view on NASDAQ's electronic market. The data products are available from our broadcast studio for the media's use and can be seen today on various business networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Report on Business TV. These products, known in the marketplace as NASDAQ Market AnalytixSM, are currently available to professional traders and are also displayed in our studio for NASDAQ MarketSite® visitors. This information is unavailable from any other stock market.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for February 2007

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:40:34 -0400

New York, NY, February 27, 2007 — As of mid-February, short interest in 2,759 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 6,876,984,991 shares compared with 6,736,950,189 shares in 2,744 Global Market issues for the month of January.

The February short interest represents 3.24 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.84 days in January. Short interest in 533 securities on The NASDAQ Capital MarketSM totaled 167,312,022 shares for February, compared with 147,414,200 shares in 535 securities for the month of January. This represents 2.36 days average daily volume, compared with last month's figure of 1.68.

NASDAQ Announces Election of Member Representative Directors

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:56:29 -0400

New York , February 20, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (the "NASDAQ Exchange") has completed it first annual election of member representative directors.

NASDAQ Hosts Its 1st Oil and Gas Investor Conference in London in Association With Pritchard Capital Partners LLC

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:55:50 -0400

London, February 20, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.(NASDAQ) (Nasdaq: NDAQ) will host its first oil and gas investor conference in association with Pritchard Capital Partners in London on March 6, 2007. Presentations will be made by the senior management of 10 companies. These presentations will be webcast live at http://investors.nasdaq.com.

NASDAQ Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Results

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:56:57 -0400

New York, February 13, 2007— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ® "; Nasdaq: NDAQ), today reported fourth quarter 2006 net income of $63.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, an increase of $45.9 million from $17.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2005, and an increase of $32.8 million from $30.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2006.

Ryanair Holdings plc to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning February 14, 2007

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:56:18 -0400

February 12, 2007 — Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) of Ireland, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ:NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NASDAQ: NDXE) prior to market open on February 14, 2007. Ryanair Holdings plc will replace American Power Conversion Corporation (NASDAQ: APCC). Ryanair Holdings plc will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ:QQQQ).

Final Offers Lapse for London Stock Exchange plc

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:48:52 -0400

February 10, 2007 — The Board of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") announces that its Final Offers for London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSE") have lapsed.

As at the date of this announcement Nightingale Acquisition Limited ("NAL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NASDAQ, owns 61,291,389 LSE Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 28.75 per cent. of the existing issued ordinary share capital of LSE.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ to Host Press Briefing On New Exchange Traded Funds Based On NASDAQ Clean Energy and NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Indexes

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:04:56 -0400

For Release: February 9, 2007

What:

Press briefing to announce the launch of the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Liquid Series Index Fund SM and the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector IndexSM Fund

Who:

Dan Waldron, Vice President, New Product Development, First Trust Portfolios

Ron Pernick, Co-founder and Principal, Clean Edge

John Jacobs, Executive Vice President, NASDAQ

Steven Bloom, Senior Vice President, NASDAQ

When:
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
10 a.m.
Breakfast will be served

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite
43rd and Broadway (enter on Broadway)
New York, New York

Reservations:
Please contact Ann Sullivan
212.401.8949
Ann.Sullivan@Nasdaq.com

NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately
3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, its systems
trade more shares per day than any other U.S. market. NASDAQ is home to
companies that are leaders across all areas of business including
technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation,
media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading
NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the
NASDAQ Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at
http://www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/.

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Media Contact:
Wayne Lee
301.978.4875

NASDAQ Announces January Market Performance Statistics

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:04:33 -0400

New York, NY, February 9, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center and INET trading platforms for the month of January.

NASDAQ's total matched volume in all U.S. Equities securities was 30.9 billion shares in January compared to 25.5 billion in December and 27.2 billion one year ago. Total U.S. Equities market share increased to 50.3% from 50.0% last month and 48.8% in January 2006.

NASDAQ New Listing Fees Approved by Securities and Exchange Commission

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:26:25 -0400

New York, NY, February 5, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the new fee schedule for NASDAQ-listed companies has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new annual fees for NASDAQ’s Capital, Global Select and Global Markets are effective as of January 1, 2007.

NASDAQ Announces New Regional Managing Director

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:30:53 -0400

New York, NY, February 1, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.("NASDAQ®") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today that Cris Farrell has been appointed as Managing Director of NASDAQ's Corporate Client Group, based in Houston, Texas. As the third largest state, both in total number of companies and market capitalization for all of NASDAQ, the newly created position will focus on servicing local Houston-based issuers. Ms. Farrell's key responsibilities include providing market information to interpret trading, performance data, and an array of product and services such as visibility platforms.

Logitech International SA to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning February 1, 2007

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:47:35 -0400

New York, NY, January 31, 2007 — Logitech International SA (NASDAQ:LOGI) of Switzerland, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ: NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NASDAQ: NDXE) prior to market open on February 1, 2007. Logitech International SA will replace Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT). Logitech International SA will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ:QQQQ).

NASDAQ Mourns the Passing of Its Founder Gordon S. Macklin

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:46:10 -0400

New York, NY, January 31, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. mourns the passing of its founder and past President Gordon S. Macklin.

Mr. Macklin founded NASDAQ in 1971 and served at NASDAQ and the NASD for close to two decades. He served as the President of the NASD from 1970-1987 and served as President of NASDAQ from 1975-1987.

Annual Changes to The NASDAQ Dividend Achievers Index

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:03:44 -0400

New York, NY, January 30, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Mergent, Inc. announced today the results of the annual review of the NASDAQ® Dividend AchieversTM Index, which will become effective with the market open on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for January 2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:32:03 -0400

New York, NY, January 24, 2007 —As of mid-January, short interest in 2,744 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 6,736,950,189 shares compared with 6,777,076,690 shares in 2,742 Global Market issues for the month of December.

NASDAQ Announces December Market Performance Statistics

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:07:43 -0400

New York, NY, January 12, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ® : NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center and INET trading platforms for the month of December.

NASDAQ Announces Quarterly New Listings Statistics

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:18:44 -0400

New York, NY, January 12, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ® : NDAQ) today announced its new listing statistics for the 4th quarter of 2006 and for full year 2006. NASDAQ plans to report these statistics on a quarterly basis in 2007.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Holds Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Investor and Media Conference Call

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:11:01 -0400

NASDAQ has scheduled its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 results
announcement for Tuesday, February 13, 2007.

NASDAQ MarketSite to Become Broadcast Home to CNBC Fast Money with Dylan Ratigan

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:27:27 -0400

New York, NY, January 8, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced that CNBC's "Fast Money" will air daily from the NASDAQ MarketSite studio in Times Square, starting today, January 8 th , Monday – Friday at 8:00 p.m.

The one-hour program with CNBC anchor Dylan Ratigan will feature four “Fast Money” traders reporting on the day's market news in front of NASDAQ's dynamic video wall in the street-level studio facing Times Square.

NASDAQ to Honor President Gerald Ford With a Two Minute Moment of Silence

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:06:19 -0400

New York, NY, December 27, 2006 — The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) will honor President Gerald Ford with a two minute moment of silence from 11:00 a.m. to 11:02 a.m. E.T. this morning. NASDAQ will request that market participants refrain from trading during this period.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for December 2006

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:16:09 -0400

New York, NY, December 27, 2006 —As of mid-December, short interest in 2,742 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 6,777,076,690 shares compared with 6,864,479,290 shares in 2,753 Global Market issues for the month of November.

NASDAQ's BLDRS Index Funds Trust Declares The Amount Of Distributions

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:06:19 -0400

New York, NY, December 15, 2006 — NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced the amount of regular quarterly dividends that will be paid to the holders of record of each of the funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM) Index Funds Trust as of December 19, 2006:

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares the Amount of Distribution

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:05:34 -0400

New York, NY, December 15, 2006 — Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.05449 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) as of December 19, 2006.

NASDAQ Board of Directors Announces New Employment Contract With President and CEO Robert Greifeld

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:04:00 -0400

New York, NY, December 15, 2006 — The Board of Directors of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that it has approved the terms and conditions of a new employment contract for NASDAQ President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Greifeld. Mr. Greifeld and the Board have mutually agreed that Mr. Greifeld's contract will extend through December 31, 2010. The in-place contract ends in May of 2007. Mr. Greifeld, 49, joined NASDAQ in May 2003.

E*TRADE FINANCIAL Moves Common Stock Listing to NASDAQ

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:43:27 -0400

New York, NY, December 14, 2006 — E*TRADE FINANCIAL today announced that it will list its common stock on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol ETFC. The Company will also list certain mandatory convertible notes known as Equity Units on NASDAQ under the symbol ETFCP.

Statement from NASDAQ's Bob Greifeld Regarding SEC Proposed Changes to Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:13:26 -0400

New York, NY, December 13, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ:NDAQ) The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today released the following statement from Bob Greifeld, president and chief executive officer of NASDAQ:

NASDAQ Announces November Market Performance Statistics

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:33:26 -0400

New York, NY, December 13, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of November.

NASDAQ Announces the Annual Re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:13:26 -0400

New York, NY, December 8, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced today the annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index®, effective with the market open on Monday, December 18, 2006.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning December 12, 2006

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:10:38 -0400

New York, NY 2006 — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEOS) of Warrendale, Pennsylvania, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ:NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NASDAQ:NDXE) prior to market open on December 12, 2006. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. will replace Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ: RHAT). American Eagle Outfitters, Inc will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ:QQQQ).

Media Advisory: NASDAQ CFO David Warren to Participate in NASDAQ 18th Investor Program

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 18:22:48 -0400

Mr. David Warren will speak at the NASDAQ 18 th Investor Program in London
The conference will be web cast on NASDAQ's Investor Relations site at http://ir.nasdaq.com/ .

First Trust Closed End Fund Dual Lists on NASDAQ

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:15:57 -0400

New York, NY, November 30, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that the First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (NASDAQ; NYSE: FEO) has dual listed on NASDAQ.

NASDAQ Completes Integration of Its Press Release Newswire

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:25:05 -0400

New York, NY, November 28, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ), today announced that it has fully integrated its newly acquired newswire and multimedia service. As part of the integration, PrimeZone Media Network has been rebranded and is now PrimeNewswireSM.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for November 2006

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:23:35 -0400

New York, NY, November 27, 2006 —As of mid-November, short interest in 2,753 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 6,864,479,290 shares compared with 7,272,707,794 shares in 2,748 Global Market issues for the month of October.

Response to Rejection of Offer for LSE

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:33:20 -0400

November 20, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) notes the announcement made by London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSE”) in response to the announcement of the Final Offers* for LSE (the “Offer Announcement”).
NASDAQ is disappointed that LSE has rejected NASDAQ’s request for a meeting to discuss the Final Offers.

Acquisition Of Shares in London Stock Exchange Group Plc

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:32:20 -0400

November 20, 2006 — Following the announcement of final cash offers* (the "Final Offers") for London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSE") made earlier today (the "Announcement"), Nightingale Acquisition Limited ("NAL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") announces that it has acquired 7,065,984 ordinary shares in LSE at a price of 1,243 pence per share. The total consideration paid for the stake represents £87.8 million (c.$166.4 million). This acquisition takes NASDAQ's total holding in LSE to 61,291,389 ordinary shares or 28.75 per cent. of the issued ordinary share capital of LSE.

NASDAQ Announces Offer for the Entire Issued and to be Issued Share Capital of London Stock Exchange Group Plc

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:22:57 -0400

The Board of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) today announces the terms of Final Offers to be made by Nightingale Acquisition Limited (“NAL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of NASDAQ, for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSE”). The Ordinary Offer is in cash at 1,243 pence per LSE Ordinary Share, valuing the entire issued ordinary share capital of LSE at approximately £2.7 billion and represents an enterprise value of approximately £2.9 billion (based on LSE’s net debt of £284.7 million as at 30 September 2006). The B Share Offer is in cash at 200 pence per LSE B Share (plus an amount equal to the accrued dividend), valuing the entire issued B share capital of LSE at approximately £16.5 million.

NASDAQ Introduces an Israeli Equities Index

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:36:40 -0400

New York, NY, November 19, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
(NASDAQ® (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced plans to introduce the NASDAQ Israel IndexSM (Nasdaq: ISRQ), which is designed to track the performance of U.S.-listed companies that are incorporated in Israel. NASDAQ began disseminating the index on November 17.

NASDAQ Announces October Market Performance Statistics

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:52:13 -0400

New York, NY, November 17, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of October.

NASDAQ and MetricStream Announce Corporate.ComplianceOnline.com, a Portal and Online Community for Compliance

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:08:19 -0400

New York, NY, November 16, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and MetricStream, Inc. today announced the launch of a portal and online community, corporate.complianceonline.com, to assist NASDAQ-listed companies in reducing the cost and complexity of compliance. ComplianceOnline.com, a business unit of MetricStream, is currently accessed by over a million users worldwide who utilize its extensive vertical search, content, regulatory alerts, and live and on-demand training resources. Its community feature allows thousands of regulatory professionals to interact online and share information.

NASDAQ to Repay $250 Million of Senior Debt

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:58:19 -0400

New York, NY, November 15, 2006 —The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that it is repaying $250 million of its senior bank debt issued to finance acquisitions. This is an early partial prepayment, made from the company's available cash resources. It will not trigger a prepayment penalty.

NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit http://www.nasdaqfacts.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at http://www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/ .

NASDAQ Announces Appointment of Robert H. McCooey as Senior Vice President

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:31:36 -0400

New York, NY, November 13, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that Robert H. McCooey, Jr. has been appointed Senior Vice President to lead a new unit within NASDAQ, the Capital Markets Group. Mr. McCooey joins NASDAQ from The Griswold Company, an NYSE floor broker, where he was a founder and served as the firm's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Semi-Annual Changes to The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:39:30 -0400

New York, NY, November 10, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index® (NASDAQ: NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, November 20, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces Technical Issue Involving American Capital Strategies

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:17:16 -0400

New York, November 3, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that on November 2, 2006, there were system errors involving trading in American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACAS), which caused unusual trading volume and price movement.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for October 2006

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:10:14 -0400

THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET ANNOUNCES OPEN SHORT INTEREST POSITIONS IN NASDAQ STOCKS FOR OCTOBER 2006

New York, NY, October 24, 2006 —As of mid-October, short interest in 2,748 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,272,707,794 shares compared with 7,209,431,128 shares in 2,730 Global Market issues for the month of September.

NASDAQ and the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:09:19 -0400

New York, NY – October 23, 2006 – The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

NASDAQ to Transfer Sponsorship of ETFs to PowerShares

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:15:50 -0400

Chicago/New York – October 19, 2006 – PowerShares Capital Management LLC, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc., a subsidiary of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., announced an agreement to transfer sponsorship of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ), also known as QQQ®, the NASDAQ-100 European Tracker® (EQQQ), and the four BLDRS Index Funds TrustSM (NASDAQ: ADRE; ADRD; ADRU; ADRA). Pending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory approvals, sponsorships of the funds will be conveyed to PowerShares.

NASDAQ Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:30:53 -0400

New York, October 19, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ ® "; Nasdaq: NDAQ), today reported third quarter 2006 net income of $30.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, an increase of 69.7% from $17.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2005, and 81.9% from $16.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2006.

Liberty Media Corporation to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning October 24, 2006

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:26:32 -0400

New York, NY – October 17, 2006 – Liberty Media Corporation's Liberty Interactive Series A common stock (NASDAQ: LINTA ) of Engelwood, Colorado, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ: NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NASDAQ: NDXE) prior to market open on Tuesday, October 24, 2006.

NASDAQ and JASDAQ Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:01:08 -0400

New York, NY – October 13, 2006 – The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC and the JASDAQ Securities Exchange, Inc. (JASDAQ) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The signing ceremony will take place in New York at NASDAQ's corporate headquarters in downtown Manhattan.

NASDAQ Announces September Market Performance Statistics

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:53:40 -0400

New York, N.Y. - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of September.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Holds Third Quarter 2006 Investor and Media Conference Call

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:49:13 -0400

NASDAQ has scheduled its Third Quarter 2006 results announcement for Thursday, October 19, 2006.

NASDAQ’s ModelView Data Product Provides NYSE- and AMEX-Listed Data

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:13:54 -0400

New York, NY – September 28, 2006 – The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; NDAQ) announced that ModelViewSM was enhanced today to include NYSE and Amex-listed data as well as INET liquidity. ModelView is a web-based historical product designed to provide greater insight into the patterns of liquidity in NASDAQ Market CenterSM, an integrated order display and execution system for all NASDAQ and exchange-listed securities.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for September 2006

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:21:44 -0400

New York, NY, September 26, 2006 —As of mid-September, short interest in 2,730 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,209,431,128 shares compared with 7,112,973,390 shares in 2,718 Global Market issues for the month of August.

PowerShares Capital Management Launches Ten New ETF Portfolios on NASDAQ

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:00:04 -0400

Chicago/New York – September 20, 2006 – PowerShares Capital Management LLC continues to “Lead the Intelligent ETF Revolution,” announcing today with The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) the launching of ten new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on FTSE RAFI fundamental indexes.

NASDAQ Appoints Robin Weisman as Director of Government Relations

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:21:30 -0400

New York, NY, September 18, 20006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Robin M. Weisman as Director of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Weisman will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. She will also participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that are driven by NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares the Amount of Distribution

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:12:44 -0400

New York, NY — Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.0234 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) as of September 19, 2006.

NASDAQ's BLDRS Index Funds Trust Declares the Amount of Distributions

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:10:43 -0400

New York, N.Y. — NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced the amount of regular quarterly dividends that will be paid to the holders of record of each of the funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM) Index Funds Trust as of September 19, 2006:

Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:09:32 -0400

New York, NY September 11- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index (NASDAQ:CLEN), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, September 18, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces it Will Create an Options Market

Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:52:39 -0400

w York, September 7, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced plans to introduce an equity and index options market in the third quarter of 2007, pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). NASDAQ will develop the NASDAQ Options Market to leverage its core strengths of high performance technology and connectivity.

NASDAQ Announces August Market Performance Statistics

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:05:16 -0400

New York, September 6, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of August.

NASDAQ continued to capture a greater percentage of market share and share volume in NYSE-listed securities. During August 2006, NASDAQ's average daily total share volume in NYSE-listed securities was approximately 637 million, compared with 618 million in July and 330 million in August 2005. Matched market share in NYSE-listed securities increased to 12.5% in August from 10.7% in July. NASDAQ's touched market share in NYSE-listed securities rose to 26.0% in August from 22.9% in July.

NASDAQ Completes Acquisition of PrimeZone Media Network, Leading Newswire and Multimedia Service Provider

Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:03:39 -0400

New York, September 1, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), today announced it has completed its acquisition of PrimeZone Media Network, a privately held, Los Angeles-based firm specializing in press release newswire and multimedia services.

NASDAQ Analyst/Investor Day: Leveraging A Solid Foundation For Growth

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:17:58 -0400

New York, August 30, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®"; NASDAQ: NDAQ), will hold its first Analyst/Investor Day, Leveraging a Solid Foundation for Growth, on Friday, September 8, 2006. NASDAQ's senior executive team will conduct an in-depth discussion of the company's operations, objectives, and strategy.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For August 2006

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:15:04 -0400

New York, NY-- As of mid-August, short interest in 2,718 NASDAQ Global Market securities totaled 7,112,973,390 shares compared with 6,974,241,434 shares in 2,731 Global Market issues for the month of July.

NASDAQ Announces July Market Performance Statistics

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:11:17 -0400

New York, August 14, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of July.

Steven Bloom Joins NASDAQ as a Senior Vice President of Financial Products

Tue, 8 Aug 2006 12:07:53 -0400

New York, August 7, 2006 — The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that Steven Bloom has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of NASDAQ Financial Products. In this position, Dr. Bloom will oversee the development of new NASDAQ® indexes, financial products, and derivative securities, and the marketing of NASDAQ indexes and NASDAQ-sponsored exchange traded funds (ETFs).

NASDAQ Changes Status of IPIX Corporation and Requests Additional Information From Company

Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:34:01 -0400

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the trading halt status in IPIX Corporation (NASDAQ: IPIX) was changed to "additional information requested" from the company.

NASDAQ Becomes Operational as a National Securities Exchange

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:26:45 -0400

New York, August 1, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has become operational as an exchange in NASDAQ-listed securities, effective today.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For July 2006

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:02:15 -0400

New York, July 25, 2006 — As of mid-July, short interest in 2,731 NASDAQ Global MarketSM securities totaled 6,974,241,434 shares compared with 7,031,254,849 shares in 2,733 Global Market issues for the month of June.

Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index Beginning July 26, 2006

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:17:20 -0400

New York, July 20, 2006 — Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AVR) of Pekin, Illinois will become a component of the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. IndexSM (NASDAQ:CLEN) prior to market open on Wednesday July 26, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 07:37:27 -0400

New York, July 20, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®": NDAQ), today reported second quarter 2006 net income of $16.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share versus $14.0 million or $0.13 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2005, and $18.0 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2006.

The Securtities and Exchange Commission Approves NASDAQ Systems Integration Plan

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:49:00 -0400

New York, July 17, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved NASDAQ's plan to integrate the NASDAQ Market Center and the Brut and INET execution systems.

Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index Due to Interim Review

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:25:19 -0400

New York, NY— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the interim review of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index® (NASDAQ:NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, July 24, 2006.

NASDAQ Introduces New Select Market Maker Program

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:08:25 -0400

New York, July 12, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it intends to initiate its Select Market Maker Program, a certification program designed to recognize market makers who offer the highest levels of quoting and execution quality in NASDAQ-listed securities.

NASDAQ Announces June Market Performance Statistics

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:14:46 -0400

New York, July 11, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of June.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Updates Timing of Second Quarter 2006 Investor and Media Conference Call

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:53:29 -0400

NASDAQ has rescheduled its Second Quarter 2006 results announcement for Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

Verasun Energy Corp. to Join the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index Beginning July 12, 2006

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 19:35:57 -0400

New York, New York— Verasun Energy Corp. (NYSE: VSE) of Brookings, South Dakota will become a component of the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index® (NASDAQ: CLEN), prior to market open on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.

NASDAQ Closing Cross Had Record Day For Third Year On Russell Index Reconstitution

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:39:44 -0400

New York, NY, June 30, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced the NASDAQ Closing Cross had a record day today as it was used to calculate the entire family of Russell indexes during their annual reconstitution.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Holds Second Quarter 2006 Investor and Media Conference Call

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:27:40 -0400

NASDAQ has scheduled its Second Quarter 2006 results announcement for Thursday, July 20, 2006 after the market close.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for June 2006

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:19:07 -0400

New York, June 26, 2006 — As of mid-June, short interest in 2,733 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 7,031,254,849 shares compared with 6,285,290,592 shares in 2,726 National Market issues for the month of May.

NASDAQ Names Companies to The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:17:18 -0400

New York, N.Y. - June 26, 2006-- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today named the companies that are included in its new listing tier, the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

NASDAQ Hosts 17th Investor Program in London in Association with Morgan Stanley

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:39:07 -0400

London, June 19, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) will host its 17th Investor Program in association with Morgan Stanley in London on June 20-21, 2006. Presentations will be made by the senior management of 42 companies, including 14 NASDAQ-100 Index ® companies. These presentations will be webcast live at http://investors.nasdaq.com .

NASDAQ BLDRS Index Funds Trust Declares The Amount Of Distributions

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:37:14 -0400

New York, June 15, 2006— NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced the amount of regular quarterly dividends that will be paid to the holders of record of each of the funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM ) Index Funds Trust as of June 20, 2006

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares The Amount Of Distribution

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:35:48 -0400

New York, June 15, 2006— Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.0257 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) as of June 20, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces May Market Performance Statistics

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:25:08 -0400

New York, N.Y. — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of May.

Independent Research Network Helping Companies Obtain Objective, Continious and High-Quality Research Coverage

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:24:32 -0400

New York, NY - June 12, 2006— The Independent Research NetworkSM(IRN) today announced several milestones in the growth and development of its business, including signing contracts with 30 research providers and the signing of IRN's first client contract.

NASDAQ Stock Market Hires New Head of Asia Pacific

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:23:33 -0400

New York, N.Y. — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NDAQ) today announced that it has hired James Ogilvy-Stuart as its Head of Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Ogilvy-Stuart will be responsible for NASDAQ's new listings business throughout the Asia Pacific region.

NASDAQ To Acquire Primezone Media Network, Leading Newswire and Multimedia Service Provider

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:22:41 -0400

New York, N.Y. — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NDAQ), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PrimeZone Media Network, a privately held, Los Angeles-based firm specializing in press release newswire and multimedia services.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock to Declare Distributions

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 14:28:36 -0400

New York, May 8, 2006— Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock (NASDAQ® : QQQQ) as of June 20, 2006. The amount of the distribution will be determined after the close of business on June 15, 2006, and payment will be made on July 31, 2006.

NASDAQ’s BLDRs Index Funds Trust to Declare Distributions

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 18:26:39 -0400

New York, May 8, 2006— NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of each of the four funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM ) Index Funds Trust as of June 20, 2006. The amount of the distribution will be determined after the close of business on June 15, 2006, and payment will be made on July 31, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces Early Closing Schedule For Monday, July 3, 2006

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:22:49 -0400

New York, June 8, 2006 — On Monday, July 3, 2006, the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) will close at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) and will conduct a modified extended-hours session until 3:30 p.m., ET.

NASDAQ Announces Stock Splits For The BLDRS Index Funds

Wed, 7 Jun 2006 11:46:07 -0400

New York, June 7, 2006— NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved stock splits for each of the four exchange traded funds (ETFs) included in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM ) Index Funds Trust. NGF is the sponsor of Trust. The payment date for the stock splits will be July 7, 2006, payable to stockholders of record on June 22, 2006.

NASDAQ Announces New IPO Cross

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 08:32:44 -0400

New York, NY -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced that it has implemented a new, automated IPO Cross effective May 30, 2006. The new IPO Cross is designed to provide executions utilizing a fair and transparent process to begin secondary trading of initial public offerings based on supply and demand.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Welcomes CTC Media to Its Market

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 13:23:57 -0400

New York, June 1, 2006 — The NASDAQ Stock Market Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) is delighted to be welcoming CTC Media (NASDAQ; CTCM) to its market.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For May 2006

Wed, 24 May 2006 16:19:05 -0400

New York, May 24, 2006 — As of mid-May, short interest in 2,726 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 6,285,290,592 shares compared with 6,121,516,691 shares in 2,711 National Market issues for the month of April.

NASDAQ signs Memoranda of Understanding with Zhejiang Province and Jiangsu Province, China

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:57:33 -0400

New York, May 22, 2006 — The NASDAQ Stock Market today announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zhejiang Province Financial Affairs Office, based in Hangzhou, China and the Jiangsu Province Economic and Trade Commission, based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province.

NASDAQ Introduces New Data Product with Ability to Measure “Electronic Market Noise”

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:44:13 -0400

New York & Chicago, May 22, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it has unveiled NASDAQ Market Velocity, a real time product that detects the level of market activity in NASDAQ stocks and alerts traders to events before they appear in price and volume information.

Acquisition of Shares in LSE Group PLC

Fri, 19 May 2006 11:05:55 -0400

New York, May 19, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) announces that it has acquired 2,219,250 shares in London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSE”) for an average price of 1,235.5 pence per share.

NASDAQ Notifies Listed Companies about Transition to Exchange Status

Wed, 17 May 2006 18:30:22 -0400

New York, May 17, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has updated NASDAQ-listed companies about its transition to exchange status.

Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Fri, 12 May 2006 19:55:39 -0400

New York, May 12, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index ® (NASDAQ: NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, May 22, 2006.

Update: Acquisition of Shares in London Stock Exchange PLC

Wed, 10 May 2006 12:58:12 -0400

New York, May 10, 2006 — Following on the earlier announcement The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) announces that it has acquired a further 3,500,000 shares in London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) for a price of 1,248 pence per share. The consideration represents approximately GBP 43.7 million (c. US$ 81.4 million).

Acquisition of Shares in London Stock Exchange PLC

Wed, 10 May 2006 10:16:18 -0400

New York, May 10, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) announces that it has acquired 10,291,440 shares in London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) for a price of 1,248 pence per share.

NASDAQ Welcomes Liberty Media Corporation to its Market

Wed, 10 May 2006 08:48:31 -0400

New York, May 10, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that Liberty Media Corporation's two tracking stocks listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market.

NASDAQ Announces April Market Performance Statistics

Tue, 9 May 2006 09:55:09 -0400

New York, May 9, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms for the month of April.

NASDAQ and Clean Edge Launch Clean Energy Index

Tue, 9 May 2006 09:05:56 -0400

New York & Oakland/Portland, May 9, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced plans to launch the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index, an innovative and powerful tool for clean-energy investing.

NASDAQ Provides Listed Companies With Access to Executive and Board Member Compensation Data and Information

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:53:06 -0400

New York, May 8, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with Equilar to provide its listed companies with information, products and tools to analyze, benchmark and disclose executive and board member compensation. Equilar is the leading independent provider of executive and board compensation analysis.

Acquisition of Shares in London Stock Exchange PLC

Wed, 3 May 2006 09:32:45 -0400

New York, May 3, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) announces that it has acquired 9,790,280 shares in London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) for a price of 1,218 pence per share.

NASDAQ Announces Pricing of $691 Million Offering of Common Stock

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:40:02 -0400

New York, April 28, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), announced today the pricing of a common stock offering of 18,500,000 shares of NASDAQ's common stock at $37.36 per share, less underwriting discount and offering expenses, for total net proceeds of approximately $664.5 million.

NASDAQ Adopts Listing Standards for New Market Tier

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:43:58 -0400

New York, April 26, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that it filed the initial listing standards for the new NASDAQ Global Select Market with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For April 2006

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:07:43 -0400

New York, April 25, 2006 — As of mid-April, short interest in 2,711 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 6,121,516,691 shares compared with 6,041,345,783 shares in 2,736 National Market issues for the month of March.

Two New Exchange Traded Funds Based on NASDAQ Indexes are Launched

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:58:18 -0400

New York & Chicago, April 25, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and First Trust Advisors L.P. have announced the launch of two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) - the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted IndexSM Fund (NASDAQ: QQEW) and the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector IndexSM Fund (NASDAQ: QTEC) - that are based on the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted IndexSM (Symbol: NDXE) and the NASDAQ-100 Technology IndexSM (Symbol: NDXT), respectively. The ETFs are managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. and listed on NASDAQ® .

NASDAQ Expands Corporate Governance Support for Issuers

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:20:21 -0400

New York, April 24, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it has expanded its portfolio of products, services and information designed to support NASDAQ-listed companies in the area of corporate governance.

NASDAQ Plans Common Stock Offering

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:08:33 -0400

New York, April 21, 2006 —The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that it plans to offer 18.5 million shares of its common stock. In addition, NASDAQ intends to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 2.775 million shares.

NASDAQ Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:11:57 -0400

New York, April 20, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®": NDAQ), today reported first quarter 2006 net income of $18.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, an increase of 41.7% from $12.7 million or $0.13 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2005, and an increase of 5.3% from $17.1 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2005.

NASDAQ Begins Roll-Out for Options Routing Business

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:47:42 -0400

New York, April 18, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that it has begun to offer options routing. Customers will be offered connectivity and routing to the major options exchanges through its BRUT broker-dealer.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning April 20, 2006

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:11:47 -0400

New York, April 11, 2006 — Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) of Cambridge, Massachussets, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ:NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NASDAQ:NDXE), prior to market open on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Akamai Technologies will replace Chiron Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIR).

NASDAQ Announces March Market Performance Statistics

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:46:12 -0400

New York, April 11, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms.

Acquisition of Shares in London Stock Exchange PLC

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:42:06 -0400

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) announces that it has acquired 35,404,265 shares in London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) from Threadneedle Asset Management Limited (representing Threadneedle’s entire holding in LSE).

NASDAQ Holds First Quarter 2006 Investor and Media Conference Call

Tue, 4 Apr 2006 10:07:20 -0400

NASDAQ has scheduled its First Quarter 2006 results announcement for Thursday, April 20, 2006 after the market close.

Closed End Fund Leader Calamos Investments Expands Accessibility With a Dual Listing on NASDAQ

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:37:45 -0400

New York & Naperville, IL, March 31, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMS) today announced that the Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NYSE: CSQ) has dual listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market, effective today.

Withdrawal of Indicative Offer For The London Stock Exchange PLC

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:54:03 -0400

New York, March 30, 2006 —In connection with the announcement made on March 10, 2006 by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) that it had submitted an indicative offer proposal to the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ announced today that it no longer intends to make an offer for the LSE.

NASDAQ Announces New Record Market Share in NYSE Listed Securities

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:05:27 -0400

New York, March 27, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ® : NDAQ) today announced a new trading record in NYSE-listed stocks for Friday, March 24, 2006.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For March 2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:27:59 -0400

New York, March 24, 2006 — As of mid-March, short interest in 2,736 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 6,041,345,783 shares compared with 5,648,922,450 shares in 2,746 National Market issues for the month of February.

NASDAQ Announces New Risk Management Product

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:39:07 -0400

New York, March 23, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that it plans to add new Risk Management products to its current offering within its trading platform.

NASDAQ and QQQ Celebrates Fifth Year as Title Sponsor of NASDAQ-100 Open

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:57:15 -0400

Miami, March 22, 2006 — The NASDAQ-100 Open, the largest titled sponsorship in tennis, begins today in Miami. Now in its fifth year as title sponsor, the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ: QQQQ) — also known as “QQQ” — will feature a live market open from the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami and offer additional on-site enhancements and activities for fans.

$1 Million NASDAQ Donation Funds New DOT Emergency Response Boat

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:14:40 -0400

New York, March 17, 2006 — The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today along with The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. announced the awarding of a contract for a new high speed utility boat for the City of New York.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares the Amount of Distribution

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:29:07 -0400

New York, March 16, 2006 — Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.0291 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) as of March 21, 2006.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Hosts Transaction Services Press Briefing

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:46:49 -0400

NASDAQ senior executives to discuss:

-Developments in INET integration;
-Updates on NASDAQ's market share of both NASDAQ and NYSE listed securities, and;
-New product developments in the transaction area.

March 23, 2006

Innospec Switches its Stock Listing to NASDAQ

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:16:02 -0400

New York, March 15, 2006 — Innospec Inc. (NYSE: IOP) (NASDAQ: IOSP) announced today that it will list its common stock solely on the NASDAQ Stock Market and discontinue the company's listing with the New York Stock Exchange.

NASDAQ Changes Status of SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. and Requests Additional Information From Company

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:45:44 -0400

New York, March 15, 2006 —The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the trading halt status in SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRLSE) was changed to "additional information requested" from the company.

Announcement in Response to Public Rejection by LSE

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:46:30 -0400

New York, March 10, 2006 — NASDAQ notes the recent announcement by London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) with respect to its indicative offer for the Company and confirms that it submitted a proposal to LSE on the 9 March 2006.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock to Declare Distributions

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 18:18:39 -0400

New York, March 9, 2006— Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock (NASDAQ®: QQQQ) as of March 21, 2006.

NASDAQ Begins Distribution New Monthly Market Statistics Reflecting Consolidated Performance for its Trading Platforms

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:24:43 -0400

New York, March 8, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®: NDAQ) today announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut trading platforms.

QQQDirect Allows Dollar Cost Average Investors to Buy QQQQ Directly Through the NASDAQ-100 Trust

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 11:38:37 -0400

New York & Reston, VA, March 6, 2006 — Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. and MyStockFund Securities, Inc. today announced they have jointly developed QQQDirectSM, a service that allows dollar cost average investors to buy the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) directly through the NASDAQ-100 Trust, holder of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock, also known as “QQQ®.”

NASDAQ Halts Trading of Neoforma Inc.

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 11:39:18 -0400

New York, March 6, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that trading was halted in Neoforma Inc. (NASDAQ: NEOF) today at 10:28 a.m., Eastern Time, for “additional information requested” from the company at a last price of $9.91.

NASDAQ Announces Exercise in Full of Underwriters' Over Allotment Option

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 13:35:18 -0400

New York, March 3, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced public offering have purchased an additional 2,084,284 shares of common stock, pursuant to the exercise of the over allotment option granted in connection with the initial offering, which closed on February 15, 2006.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For February 2006

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:07:33 -0400

New York, February 27, 2006 — As of mid-February, short interest in 2,746 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 5,648,922,450 shares compared with 5,736,897,275 shares in 2,743 National Market issues for the month of January.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Global Funds to Host Press Briefing on Exchange Traded Fund Investing

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:16:45 -0400

NASDAQ Global Funds is behind one of the largest ETF fund families in the world. NASDAQ Global Funds ranks third in the U.S. in terms of assets under management.

Two New Exchange Traded Funds Based on NASDAQ Indexes are Under Development

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:31:34 -0400

TWO NEW EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS BASED ON NASDAQ INDEXES ARE UNDER DEVELOPMENT

New York, February 27, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement with First Trust Advisors L.P. to launch two new exchange traded funds (ETFs), the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Fund (NASDAQ: QQEW) and the NASDAQ-100 Technology Fund (NASDAQ: QTEC), which will be based on the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted IndexSM (Symbol: NDXE) and the NASDAQ-100 Technology IndexSM (Symbol: NDXT), respectively. The ETFs will be managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. and listed on NASDAQ.

NASDAQ and Mergent Launch New Dividend Achievers Index for the Dividend-Focused Investor

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:35:19 -0400

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Mergent, Inc., a leading provider of business and financial information on publicly listed companies, today announced the launch of the NASDAQ Dividend Achievers™ Index, a powerful tool for dividend-focused investing.

NASDAQ’S Totalview is a CODIE Awards Finalist for Best Financial Information Service

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:34:36 -0400

New York, February 21, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced announced that NASDAQ TotalView®, NASDAQ’s premier data product, has been selected as a finalist for the 21st Annual CODiE Awards in the “Best Online Professional Financial Information Service” category.

NASDAQ Halts Trading of China Energy Savings Technology, Inc.

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:34:36 -0400

New York, February 15, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that trading was halted in China Energy Savings Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CESV) today at 3:30 p.m., Eastern Time, for “additional information requested” from the company at a last price of $ 6.82.

NASDAQ Creates New Market Tier with Highest Listing Standards In the World

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 06:33:40 -0400

New York, February 15, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced plans to create a new market tier for public companies that will have the highest initial listing standards in the world. The standards for the new “NASDAQ Global Select Market” will have financial and liquidity requirements that are higher than those of any other market. The new tier incorporates NASDAQ’s world-class corporate governance standards.

Market will Offer Three Market Tiers for the First Time in its 35-Year History

Press Conference to be held today at NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City
at 10:30 a.m.

NASDAQ Announces Pricing of $555.8 Million Offering of Primary and Secondary Common Stock

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:00:21 -0400

New York, February 10, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), announced today the pricing of a common stock offering of 13,895,229 shares of NASDAQ's common stock at $40.00 per share.

NASDAQ Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Wed, 8 Feb 2006 17:50:27 -0400

New York, February 8, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that Mary Jo White, a partner at the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned from the Board of Directors effective today.

NASDAQ Hosts First-Ever Investor Conference in London for Small Cap Companies

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 10:47:14 -0400

New York, February 6, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) will host its first-ever Investor Conference for SmallCap companies, specifically in the $500million-$1billion market cap range, in association with Merrill Lynch in London on February 7-8, 2006. Presentations will be made by the senior management of 16 companies, which will be webcast live.

NASDAQ Completes Acquisition of Shareholder.com

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:28:54 -0400

New York, February 6, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Shareholder.com.

NASDAQ Announces Change to Vendor Display Requirements

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 10:08:36 -0400

New York, February 6, 2006 — In connection with a Securities and Exchange Commission recommendation, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) took steps in August 2005 to provide greater transparency to investors by requesting that vendors add an indicator denoting when a NASDAQ-listed issuer failed to submit its regulatory filings on time, failed to meet NASDAQ’s continuing listing standards, and/or filed for bankruptcy.

NASDAQ Halts Trading of China Technology Development Group Corporation

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:25:41 -0400

New York, February 3, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that trading was halted in China Technology Development Group Corporation (NASDAQ: CTDC) today at 4:09 p.m., Eastern Time, for “additional information requested” from the company at a last price of $9.64.

Ivanhoe Mines to Dual List on NASDAQ

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:45:06 -0400

New York, January 30, 2006— The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced that Ivanhoe Mines (NYSE :IVN & TSX :IVN) will dual list on the NASDAQ National Market and the NYSE under the trading symbol IVN. Ivanhoe Mines is the first Canadian company to dual list on NASDAQ and the NYSE. It is the second non-US mining company to dual list since November, 2005.

NASDAQ Announces Fourth Quarter 2005 Results

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:13:57 -0400

New York, January 30, 2006— The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®": NDAQ), today today reported fourth quarter 2005 net income of $17.1 million or $0.15 per diluted share versus net income of $17.8 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2005 and net income of $7.4 million or $0.02 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2004.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For January 2006

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:35:41 -0400

New York, January 25, 2006— As of mid-January, short interest in 2,743 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 5,736,897,275 shares compared with 5,733,985,711 shares in 2,734 National Market issues for the month of December.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning February 1, 2006

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:01:45 -0400

New York, January 24, 2006 — Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) of Sunnyvale, California, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ: NDX), prior to market open on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. Intuitive Surgical will replace Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEBL). Intuitive Surgical will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ: QQQQ).

NASDAQ Holds Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Investor and Media Conference Call

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:12:59 -0400

NASDAQ has scheduled its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 results announcement for Monday, January 30, 2006 after the market close.

NASDAQ Appoints Randall Hopkins as Vice President of Market Data Distribution

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:41:46 -0400

New York, January 19, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Randall Hopkins as Vice President of NASDAQ Market Data Distribution within the NASDAQ Data Products Division. The Data Products Division maintains and prepares for distribution all market data disseminated to the public and creates new data products to serve the industry’s information needs.

SEC Approves NASDAQ’S Exchange Registration Application

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:26:33 -0400

New York, January 16, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unanimously approved NASDAQ’s application to operate as a national securities exchange.

NASDAQ Plans Common Stock Offering and is Inviting Holders of Outstanding Voting Trust Certificates to Sell Existing Underlying

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:20:14 -0400

New York, January 12, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that it is planning to conduct an underwritten public offering of its common stock. It anticipates completing the offering in the first quarter of 2006, subject to market conditions.

NASDAQ to Acquire Shareholder.com, Leading Investor Relations Provider

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 07:23:06 -0400

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shareholder.com, a privately held, Massachusetts-based firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services.

Modifications to NASDAQ Fee Schedule

Fri, 6 Jan 2006 19:23:06 -0400

New York, January 6, 2006 — On December 28, 2005, NASDAQ announced a proposed change in the pricing structure of its trade execution services. Subject to filing this proposed change with the SEC, NASDAQ expects the new pricing structure to become effective February 1, 2006.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning January 9, 2006

Fri, 6 Jan 2006 13:42:24 -0400

New York, January 6, 2006 — Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLN) of San Diego, California, will become a compo nent of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ: NDX), prior to market open on Monday, January 9, 2006. Amylin Pharmaceuticals will replace MCI, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCIP).

Joy Global Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning January 4, 2006

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 19:34:16 -0400

New York, December 30, 2005 — Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (NASDAQ: NDX), prior to market open on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Joy Global will replace Mercury Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: MERQE). Joy Global will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM (NASDAQ: QQQQ).

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For December 2005

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:25:19 -0400

New York, December 27, 2005 — As of mid-December, short interest in 2,734 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 5,733,985,711 shares compared with 5,758,137,479 shares in 2,730 National Market issues for the month of November.

NASDAQ Announces Appointment of Anna Ewing as Chief Information Officer

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:18:03 -0400

New York, December 20, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that Anna Ewing has succeeded Steve Randich as Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology and Chief Information Officer.

NASDAQ Announces Appointment of William O’Brien as Senior Vice President, New Listings, Corporate Client Group

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:21:15 -0400

New York, December 19, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that William O’Brien has been appointed Senior Vice President, New Listings, with NASDAQ’s Corporate Client Group.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares the Amount of Distribution

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:27:24 -0400

New York, December 15, 2005 —NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced the amount of regular quarterly dividends that will be paid to the holders of record of each of the funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM ) Index Funds Trust as of December 20, 2005.

NASDAQ's BLDRS Index Funds Trust Declares the Amount of Distributions

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:28:19 -0400

New York, December 15, 2005 — NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced the amount of regular quarterly dividends that will be paid to the holders of record of each of the funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRS SM ) Index Funds Trust as of December 20, 2005.

Charles Schwab Moves Its Listing to The NASDAQ Stock Market

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:31:37 -0400

New York, December 15, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCH) will list its common stock solely on the NASDAQ National Market effective December 20, 2005.

NASDAQ Announces the Annual Re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index

Fri, 9 Dec 2005 19:05:30 -0400

New York, December 9, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index®, effective with the market open on Monday, December 19, 2005.

NASDAQ's BLDRS Index Funds Trust to Declare Distributions

Fri, 9 Dec 2005 10:16:20 -0400

New York, December 8, 2005 — NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of each of the four funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRSSM) Index Funds Trust as of December 20, 2005.

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock to Declare Distributions

Fri, 9 Dec 2005 10:15:42 -0400

New York, December 8, 2005 — Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock® (NASDAQ: QQQQ) as of December 20, 2005.

NASDAQ Completes Acquisition of INET

Thu, 8 Dec 2005 13:27:15 -0400

NEW YORK, NY, December 08, 2005 - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced it completed its acquisition of the INET ECN.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ Head of Asia-Pacific Discusses NASDAQ Activities in China

Mon, 5 Dec 2005 09:39:26 -0400

The November 8 briefing will examine capital formation in China, the IPO market, NASDAQ’s activities in 2005, and the outlook for 2006.

NASDAQ Hosts 16th Investor Program in London in Association with Morgan Stanley

Fri, 2 Dec 2005 11:07:26 -0400

London, November 30, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) will host its 16th Investor Program in association with Morgan Stanley in London on December 6-8, 2005.

NASDAQ Announces Resignation of Steve Randich

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:39:23 -0400

New York, November 30, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that it has been informed by Steve Randich, Executive Vice President Operations and Technology and Chief Information Officer, of his decision to leave the company effective December 9.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks For November 2005

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:30:16 -0400

New York, November 25, 2005 —The November short interest represents 3.36 days average daily NASDAQ National Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.36 days in October.

Harmony Gold to Dual List on NASDAQ

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:07:27 -0400

New York, November 23, 2005 — The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced that Harmony (NYSE: HMY) will dual list its ADRs on the NASDAQ National Market and the NYSE. Harmony is the first South African company to dual list its stock on NASDAQ and the NYSE.

NASDAQ's INET Acquisition Clears DOJ

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:07:36 -0400

New York, November 16, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ®"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that it has been informed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the DOJ will not oppose the planned acquisition of INET.

The Independent Research Network Announced Seven Members to Join its Research Independence Council

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:31:26 -0400

New York, November 16, 2005 — The Independent Research Network (IRN) today announced it has appointed the first seven members to the IRN's Research Independence Council, a self-governing body that will ensure the integrity of the intermediated research process.

Semi-Annual Changes to The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:50:48 -0400

New York, November 11, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index® (NASDAQ: NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, November 21, 2005.

NASDAQ Announces Third Quarter 2005 Results

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:26:21 -0400

New York, October 26, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), today reported net income of $17.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2005, an increase of $23.3 million when compared to a net loss of $5.5 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, for the third quarter 2004.

Media Advisory: NASDAQ President and CEO to Address Carlson School of Management First Tuesday Forum at University of Minnesota

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:48:48 -0400

Who: Robert Greifeld, President & Chief Executive Officer
What: Keynote address, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

NASDAQ Announces Third Quarter 2005 Results

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:26:21 -0400

Cadence to List Solely on NASDAQ

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:25:40 -0400

New York October 26, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CDN) (NASDAQ: CDN) will list its common stock solely on the NASDAQ National Market. Cadence dual listed its stock on the NASDAQ in January 2004.

The NASDAQ Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks for October 2005

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:29:15 -0400

New York, October 25, 2005 — As of mid-October, short interest in 2,735 NASDAQ National Market® securities totaled 5,781,321,321 shares compared with 5,650,606,353 shares in 2,753 National Market issues for the month of September.

NASDAQ President and CEO to Visit China

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:17:22 -0400

New York, October 18, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ; NASDAQ: NDAQ) President and CEO Bob Greifeld will visit China beginning November 28.

NASDAQ and Scottrade Partner to Offer NASDAQ TotalView to Scottrade Customers

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:52:24 -0400

New York and St. Louis, October 18, 2005 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Scottrade, a leading online brokerage, announced today that they have partnered to offer TotalView®, NASDAQ’s premier market data product, to Scottrade customers who use ScottradeELITE®, Scottrade’s advanced platform for active traders. Scottrade is the first major discount brokerage to offer TotalView on its retail active-trader platform.