Replies to post #175 on NYSE Euronext (NYX)

[Not_Bill_Oneil]

Don't know, but...

that's what people are waiting for now; we'll all find out soon enough. The ISE has some ex-NYSE options people, so I'm sure there is and has been a lot of talking going on. The offer is "rich", and I imagine the scenarios have all been studied already, so besides the numbers, there are a lot of personal ISE issues of control of their enterprise and outsider relationships. The question is could the systems still be intregated economically (w/ NYX) and with all of the industry changes and outlooks. It possibly could be economical with all of the new vehicles and opportunities coming, they'll need the extra capacity soon enough. Unfortunately, not up to speed on their capex projects, current and ex-NYSE ties to Euronext and Germany, and other issues, so I'll be watching too and holding.

There was the options conference last weekend with some European representatives, and some panel discussions on global opportunities. I bet there were some interesting discussions later at the bar all weekend and phone calls.