2006-10
27 23:40:01Optium stock strong in trading debut
WASHINGTON (AFX) - Optium Corp. shares leaped Friday, the first day of trading for the telecommunications-equipment maker, continuing this fall's trend of strong initial public offerings from tech companies.
2006-10
27 23:19:02Fannie loan-matching patent scrutinized
WASHINGTON (AFX) - Seven bank-industry trade groups representing thousands of financial institutions called on Fannie Mae to abandon a U.S. patent it recently received that gives the company control over a computer program that matches potential homeowners with loans that are customized to meet their needs.
2006-10
27 23:01:45Nymex electronic trade outdoes floor
NEW YORK (AFX) - The New York Mercantile Exchange's foray into electronic crude oil trading continues to power ahead, with screen volume on the
134-year
old exchange beating open outcry, or floor trading, for nine of thepast 10 sessions. For more information and to contact AFX: www.afxnews.com and www.afxpress.com