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Hard Day for Hard Disks — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The March jobs report will come a day too late, as lingering European worries continued bearing down on the markets. On Thursday, the S&P 500…

SPY Takes on Apple in New Index

The Alpha AAPL vs. SPY Index (NASDAQ: AVSPY) is an index that offers a new way to trade Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

ISE Plans to Change Trading System

The International Securities Exchange plans to modify its market maker system.

NASDAQ Tops Options Trading in May

The NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ: NDAQ) led options trading volume in May, topping rivals Chicago Board Options Exchange (NASDAQ: CBOE) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX).

LinkedIn Options to Start Next Week

Options on LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) could start trading on Friday, May 27.

BATS Options Exchange Files for IPO

The BATS Global exchange operator filed for an initial public offering. The BATS is one of nine options exchanges.

Half of Financial Advisors Use Options

About half of financial advisors use options and the most common strategy is a covered call, according to a study from the Options Industry Council.

NASDAQ Nears CBOE in Options Volume

The Chicago Board Options Exchange had the top market share of options trading volume in April.

CBOE Loses Options Volume Market Share

The nine options exchanges set a volume record in March but long time leader Chicago Board Options Exchange saw its market share drop.

Citi, Yahoo, Boston Sci Lead Option Wrap

Generally quiet options trading led by Citi (NYSE: C), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO). CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) trails down.

NYSE Euro, Kodak Garner Options Action

Options trader doesn’t think the stock of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) will go much higher despite the takeover battle for the company.

NASDAQ, Dell, Blackstone Top Option Trading

Option traders flocked to NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ: NDAQ), along with Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) in front of earnings. Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) was busy.