Nasdaq increases fixed-income exposure

Nasdaq OMX Group is buying eSpeed, a platform owned by BGC Partners, for $750 million, reports Reuters.

Once the purchase is complete, it adds, the exchange operator will have gained increased exposure to fixed income markets. This is crucial since stock trading volumes are falling. Read more.

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