All articles tagged with #stock exchange
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Investor's Business Daily
Trump Media & Technology launched five ETFs focused on American-made companies, trading on the NYSE, as part of a broader strategy including a merger with TAE Technologies and plans for additional funds, aiming to promote American innovation and resilience.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
The 24X National Exchange, set to launch in the second half of 2025, aims to offer nearly 23-hour trading on business days, pending final regulatory approvals. This new stock exchange will initially operate from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET on weekdays, with plans to extend trading hours from Sunday evening to Friday evening. The initiative is part of a broader trend towards extended trading hours, influenced by the constant trading nature of cryptocurrencies. The exchange will initially target the Asia Pacific region's demand for overnight liquidity in U.S. equities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Benzinga
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first 24-hour stock exchange, 24 Exchange, backed by Point72 Ventures. This marks a shift towards continuous trading, aligning with the growing demand from retail investors for round-the-clock market access. The exchange will initially operate during regular hours before expanding to overnight sessions, with a daily one-hour pause for maintenance. This development follows similar moves by other trading platforms, reflecting a trend towards extended trading hours in the U.S. equity markets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Universal Music Group plans to move its primary stock exchange listing from the Netherlands to the United States by 2025, following antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam. Billionaire Bill Ackman, who holds significant influence over UMG, cited the company's undervaluation and limited liquidity as reasons for the move. Ackman also plans to relist his Pershing Square Holdings from Amsterdam to London. The decision comes after recent antisemitic incidents in Amsterdam, prompting a temporary ban on demonstrations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Billionaire Bill Ackman plans to remove Pershing Square Holdings' listing from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange following antisemitic attacks in the city, which he described as a tipping point. The decision aims to consolidate trading on the London Stock Exchange, where most of the company's trading occurs. Ackman also suggested Universal Music Group consider moving its listing from Amsterdam to the U.S. due to potential benefits. The attacks in Amsterdam involved assaults on Israeli soccer fans, leading to multiple arrests and condemnation from Dutch officials.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Texas Tribune
A consortium of financial firms, including BlackRock and Citadel Securities, plans to launch the Texas Stock Exchange in Dallas, offering an alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq. They have raised $120 million and are seeking SEC approval to operate as a national securities exchange. The new exchange aims to be more CEO-friendly and capitalize on Texas's rapid economic growth.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Citadel Securities and BlackRock are among investors backing the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), a new national stock exchange based in Dallas. The TXSE has raised $120 million and aims to start trading in 2025, positioning itself as a "more-CEO friendly" alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq amidst rising regulations and compliance costs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
A Texas-based group is planning to launch a new stock exchange to compete with established giants like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Copenhagen's historic old stock exchange building, one of the city's oldest buildings, collapsed after being engulfed in flames during renovation work.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
A fire engulfed Denmark's historic stock exchange building in central Copenhagen, causing the iconic spire to collapse onto the roof. The cause of the fire is unknown, and there were no reported injuries. The building, undergoing renovation, is a popular tourist attraction and no longer houses the Danish stock exchange. Danish officials lamented the loss of cultural heritage and praised the efforts of employees, emergency services, and locals in trying to save valuable artifacts from the blaze.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
TUI shareholders have voted to move the company's London Stock Exchange listing to Frankfurt, citing a shift in liquidity and ownership structure. This move comes as London has experienced a series of de-listings and high-profile IPO snubs, with some analysts cautioning against writing off the UK capital despite the challenges. While London has seen a decline in listings, it remains the largest exchange in Europe and has fared better in 2023 compared to other European exchanges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Hong Kong's stock exchange has removed the requirement for companies to disclose China-related business risks in their listing applications, aligning with disclosure changes ordered by Beijing. The move comes as part of the exchange's revision to listing rules, which repealed a section focusing on risks from China's policies and business environment. The change aims to align the requirements for all overseas-incorporated companies and does not indicate a rollback in scrutiny. The majority of Chinese companies' offshore listing proposals have been filed with the Hong Kong exchange, but few have received approval from Beijing to raise funds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com
Johnson & Johnson has launched an exchange offer for its stockholders to opt for shares of Kenvue, its newly listed consumer health unit. The offering will help J&J move closer to its plan of spinning off the unit and focusing on its larger medical devices and pharmaceuticals businesses. Shareholders can exchange their shares for Kenvue shares at a 7% discount. Kenvue, with a market capitalization of about $46 billion, recently forecasted strong profit for this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
UBS is making changes to its $6 billion share buyback programme following its takeover of Credit Suisse. The bank will use some of the shares for the takeover rather than cancelling them as originally planned after getting approval from the Swiss Takeover Board. UBS had decided against issuing new shares for the deal, but would instead use shares that had already been issued.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Spire Global and Momentus, two space companies, have received delisting warnings from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, respectively, as their stock prices fell below $1 a share. The companies have 180 days to get their stock prices back above $1 a share to comply with the exchanges' rules. Both companies noted the possibility of conducting a reverse stock split to regain compliance.