Opinions

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  Larry Tabb
  NYSE TransactTools May Be NYSE Euronext’s Most Important Asset
  NYSE TransactTools, a FIX-engine provider, could be the ticket to the NYSE's survival.
• The Boston Equity Exchange (BEX) Calls It Quits
  The Boston Equities Exchange (BEX) became the first regional exchange to throw in the towel, but the Boston Stock Exchange (BSX) isn't down for the count, says Special Contributing Editor Larry Tabb.
• Reg NMS: A Pox on All Your Houses
  Two major news stories came out last month that I can't get out of my mind.
• Deja Vu for Bond Exchanges
  With Archipelago announcing in October that it's going to trade listed corporate bonds on its electronic trading system, electronic bond trading systems providers might be a little nervous.
• Answer the Question
  Will regional exchanges be able to compete with Nasdaq and the NYSE?

Blog

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  Gregory MacSweeney
  Low-Latency Not Required: Trading Stock for Food The famous New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky's is allowing patrons to trade stock for ...
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• FBI May Be Eyeing SAC Capital
• Lawmakers' Insider Advantage to Trading
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