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  Stock exchange - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A stock exchange or bourse is a corporation or mutual organization which provides facilities for stock brokers to trade company stocks and other securities.
Stock exchanges also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of securities, as well as, other financial instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividends.
In “Does an electronic stock exchange need an upstairs market?” in the July, 2003 issue of Journal of Financial Economics, the authors find that a large proportion of institutional trading in electronic exchanges is executed away from the centralized book in the informal 'upstairs market', thus presenting new challenges.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stock_exchange   (2705 words)

  
 Toronto Stock Exchange - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Toronto Stock Exchange became formally incorporated by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1878.
In 2001, the Toronto Stock Exchange acquired the Canadian Venture Exchange, which was renamed the TSX Venture Exchange in 2002.
Toronto Stock Exchange is one of the largest exchanges in the world, in terms of market capitalization and trading volume.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toronto_Stock_Exchange   (605 words)

  
 New York Stock Exchange - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New York Stock Exchange trading floor is located at 11 Wall St., and is comprised of five rooms used for the facilitation of trading.
The Exchange was closed shortly after the beginning of World War I (July 1914), but it was re-opened on November 28 of that year in order to help the war effort by trading bonds.
On October 1, 1934, the exchange was registered as a national securities exchange with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with a president and a thirty-three member board.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange   (1345 words)

  
 Financial @ Lebanon.com
Because the stock exchange will play an important role in the success of the reconstruction process, we are posting this interview with Gabriel Sehnawi, head of the stock exchange committee who is an expert in the field of financial administration.
Sehnawi noted that the Beirut stock exchange may not be able, at the beginning, to abide by international stock exchanges regulations.
Israel's stock exchange will not present dangerous competition but a practical one, it is worth pointing out that Israel imposes heavy taxes including the increase of taxes on stock dealings which took place a few months ago and led to the deterioration of the exchange by 5 to 10 %.
www.lebanon.com /financial/stocks   (1167 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile: Nigerian Stock Exchange - Information
The controversial second stock exchange, proposed for the federal capital of Abuja, was due to open in mid 1998 despite business's view that the country was being served adequately by the Lagos exchange.
The new exchange was to be registered with a share capital of 1 billion naira and an issued share capital of 500 million naira.
The exchange is said by many to be an unnecessary duplication and that the move is based largely on political motives, as Government has long tried to persuade business to relocate to the new capital.
www.mbendi.co.za /exng.htm   (1303 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the second largest stock exchange in the world.
It was the biggest exchange until 1996 when its trading volume was exceeded by that of NASDAQ (historic comparison graph).
The NYSE is now a for-profit business now that it and the fully electronic stock exchange Archipelago merged in late April 2005.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange   (771 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile: Botswana Stock Exchange - BSE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
During 1997, the Botswana Stock Exchange saw increased investor interest arising from positive economic developments such as the 1997 national budget, cheap share prices and forecasts of average corporate earnings growth of 20%.
An interim Stock Exchange committee comprising two stockbroking members and three members appointed by the Ministry of Finance was established.
The Exchange became a legal entity on November 1 1995, after parliament passed the Botswana Stock Exchange Act in August 1994.
mbendi.co.za /exbo.htm   (482 words)

  
 Tokyo Stock Exchange: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A stock exchange is an organization of which the members are stock brokers....
Market capitalization, often abbreviated to market cap, is a business term that refers to the overall value of a companys stock....
Nikkei 225 (225) is a stock market index for the tokyo stock exchange....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/to/tokyo_stock_exchange.htm   (519 words)

  
 The Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns in St. Petersburg, Russia
The imposing white colonnaded building of the Stock Exchange became its focal point, and was flanked by two Rostral Columns.
The Stock Exchange, designed by the French architect Thomas de Tomon and built between 1805 and 1810, was inspired by the best examples of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture.
Petersburg State University, the Academy of Arts, the Naval Museum (located in the building of the former Stock Exchange) and a number of other museums.
www.saint-petersburg.com /virtual-tour/stock.asp   (300 words)

  
 Bourse de Montréal - Montréal Exchange: Derivatives Exchange Listing Stock Options and Futures
On a stock exchange, the stocks bought and sold represent partial ownership in the company that originally issued the stock.
On a derivatives exchange, the contracts traded derive their value from underlying issues like bonds, bankers' acceptances, dollar, stocks, indices and commodities.
Stock options are agreements between two parties for a specified time period (up to the expiry date), that give holders the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell a specified number of shares, usually a lot of 100, at a pre-determined price (exercise or strike price).
www.m-x.ca   (3522 words)

  
 NSX - Home
Founded in 1885, the Exchange changed its name on November 7, 2003 to the National Stock Exchange from the Cincinnati Stock Exchange to more accurately reflect our position within the U.S. securities industry.
Our national presence is widely evident in the breadth of stocks we trade, the geographically diverse broker-dealers we attract, the market share we command, and the industry innovations we spearhead.
Bringing cutting-edge technology to exchange trading of securities and leveraging our low cost structure to pass the savings along, NSX is committed to being the most cost-efficient trading venue in the country for Nasdaq, NYSE and Amex-listed stocks.
www.nsx.com   (220 words)

  
 Bermuda Stock Exchange
Hamilton, Bermuda – 1 August 2005: The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) is pleased to announce that it has been granted Designated Investment Exchange (DIE) status by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) with effect from 1 September 2005.
Hamilton, Bermuda: 7 June 2005 - The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) is pleased to announce that the Exchange has been granted Approved Stock Exchange status under Australia’s Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) taxation rules.
However, the accuracy of the information cannot and is not guaranteed and The Bermuda Stock Exchange makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness.
www.bsx.com   (405 words)

  
 SWX Swiss Exchange
The SWX Swiss Exchange operates Switzerland's national stock exchange as a customer-oriented provider of securities exchange services.
Thanks to its technological, operational and regulatory competence, SWX also develops and markets securities exchange services that have helped it to achieve a leading position in select segments of the European capital markets.
On May 16th 2006, New Value AG shares were traded on SWX Swiss Exchange for the first time.
www.swx.com   (140 words)

  
 Ghana Stock Exchange - Welcome
The GSE aims to become a relevant, significant and efficient vehicle in mobilizing and allocating long term capital for the economic development and growth of Ghana.
Since its establishment, the GSE has on a number of occassions, based on index performance, been the best emerging stock market, 2004 included.
This website is to provide the general investing public with basic information on share prices, market index, results of listed companies and key market news.
www.gse.com.gh   (83 words)

  
 ÐÒÑ. Stock Exchange
"Polus Zoloto" Common Stock Nominated As a Candidate to Be Included in RTS Index (16.05.2006)
Additional Issue of "Cherkizovo Group" Stock To Be Placed on RTS (12.05.2006)
Effective May 12th, 2006, "Polus Zoloto" Stock Will Be Put on Quotation List "B" of the RTS Classic Market (12.05.2006)
www.rts.ru /engl   (138 words)

  
 Australian Stock Exchange - Stock Market Information, Stock Quotes - ASX
With some major banking stocks (including NAB and WBC) approaching interim dividend time this is a good opportunity to remind traders of a strategy commonly referred to as a 'Dividend Yield Play'.
This type of strategy is widely used by both professional and retail investors to boost returns and dividend income in their portfolios.
ASX operates Australia's primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities.
www.asx.com.au   (508 words)

  
 Istanbul Stock Exchange
INDICES section explains the calculation methodology for the Stock Market Indices and the ISE Government Debt Securities Indices.
The Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS), is a non-profit, regional federation European Union and Asian Stock Exchanges headquartered in Istanbul.
It is hereby announced that the Turkish and English website addresses of the Istanbul Stock Exchange are; www.imkb.gov.tr and www.ise.org respectively.
www.ise.org   (484 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How Stocks and the Stock Market Work"
Introduction to How Stocks and the Stock Ma...
The stock market appears in the news every day.
Obviously, stocks and the stock market are important, but you may find that you know very little about them.
money.howstuffworks.com /stock.htm   (172 words)

  
 Virtual Stock Exchange - Home
Perritt fund manager thinks big with little stocks
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Morgan Stanley lowered its estimates Tuesday for a trio of home builders because of rising Treasury yields and lower-than-expected activity during the prime selling season, though the broker reiterated its positive outlook on the sector.
Virtual Stock Exchange is brought to you by MarketWatch
www.virtualstockexchange.com   (364 words)

  
 Welcome to the Hollywood Stock Exchange - The Entertainment Prediction Market
Welcome to the Hollywood Stock Exchange - The Entertainment Prediction Market
This funnywoman can be heard in Over the Hedge and Barnyard.
Copyright © 1996-2006 Hollywood Stock Exchange®, All Rights Reserved.
www.hsx.com   (105 words)

  
 Namibian Stock Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He served on the Bank"s Monetary Policy Committee and was responsible for money, capital and foreign exchange market operations and for international banking relationships.
He was previously at the Bank of England in London for over 30 years, where he was most recently Executive Director, responsible for the Bank"s financial market operations, and a member of the Bank"s Monetary Policy Committee.
Change in Board of Directors In compliance with rule 3.59 of the Listings Requirements, Alexander Forbes Limited advises that, effective 5 May 2006, Mrs Wendy Lucas-Bull is appointed as an independent director of the board.
www.nsx.com.na   (4765 words)

  
 CYBERCUBA® Securities Exchange
On May 13, 1993, we became the first and only company in the World to exclusively buy, sell and trade stocks, bonds and currency from Cuba.
Until recently, Government of Cuba bonds were traded on the New York Bond Exchange but these bonds are in default at this time.
The global capital markets are witnessing the beginnings of securities exchanges in Shanghai and Vietnam.
www.cybercuba.com /cubaexchange.html   (339 words)

  
 Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada's stock exchange | TSX Group
Natural Gas Exchange (NGX) is a leading North American exchange for the trading and clearing of natural gas and electricity contracts.
NEX is a separate trading board of TSX Venture Exchange.
Toronto Stock Exchange Stats for the Month of April 2006
www.tsx.com   (334 words)

  
 virt-x - The cross-border exchange
On 24 January 2006, the UBS-ETF FTSE 100 was admitted to trading on
It's an exchange-traded index fund which invests in FTSE 100 Index stocks.
The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies, representing approximately 80 % of the UK market.
www.virt-x.com   (67 words)

  
 NZX: NZX Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
16 May 2006 - New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) has launched a new index to recognise and promote the breadth of science and technology companies cur...
16 May 2006 — New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to welcome Rakon Limited (Rakon) to the NZSX Market today.
10 May 2006 — New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) has developed a new index to recognise and promote the breadth of science and technology companies cu...
www.nzx.com   (147 words)

  
 The NASDAQ Stock Market
Find out how news after the close or before the open is moving your stocks.
Check the INET BookViewer® to see how your favorite stock is trading.
Employee Stock Options - The basics on employee stock options including how to determine the most tax-efficient way to cash them out.
www.nasdaq.com   (296 words)

  
 Chicago Stock Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) is a technologically advanced exchange designed to provide fast, quality executions.
The CHX provides a strong alternative among non-primary exchanges for trading NYSE, Amex and Nasdaq issues.
See and hear an online daily market wrap-up from the floor of the CHX by Carol Angela Davis, award-winning journalist.
www.chx.com   (64 words)

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