Nasdaq OMX (NDAQ) CEO Greifeld Sees No Liability Stemming From Halt
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NASDAQ's (NDAQ) Greifeld Takes to the Airwaves; Says Was Not Hacked, Needs to Improve "Defensive Driving"
August 23, 2013 11:58 AM EDTNASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) CEO Robert Greifeld made the rounds on financial news networks early Friday, a day after trading on the exchange was halted for over 3-hours on a technical issue. Notably, Greifeld said that despite criticism he was proud of the firm's communication. He also said the company needs to improve its "defensive driving" in an effort to avoid issues at third-parties impacting the exchange. He said the shut-down was not the result of a hack. Greifeld would not lay blame on the NYSE Arca, or others, for the issue.
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Did High Frequency Trading Break the NASDAQ Today?
August 22, 2013 8:28 PM EDTNASDAQ (NASDAQ: NDAQ) updated its statement on why trading on the exchange was unprecedentedly halted for 3-hours Thursday, and if what the updated statement implies is true, high frequency trading could be to blame.
"There was a connectivity issue between an exchange participant and the SIP, which led to degradation in the ability of the SIP to disseminate consolidated quotes and trades,"... More
UPDATE: NASDAQ (NDAQ) Halts Various Trading
August 22, 2013 12:30 PM EDT(Updated - August 22, 2013 12:42 PM EDT)
The NASDAQ (NASDAQ: NDAQ) appear to be having issues and is halting trading on some tapes.
UPDATES FROM NASDAQ:
12:40:40 ET - NASDAQ Options Market (PHLX, NOM and BX Options) System Update: Due to... More
