News Headline Summary

CME (CME) said to approach Deutsche Boerse (DB1 GY) to consider merger talks

- According to sources.

Reaction details:

- In an immediate reaction, co. shares spiked up around 2.2% before being halted by the exchange due to excess volatility.
- Co. shares since resumed trade, gained almost 6% since the initial headline was run.
- LSE shares also gained 4.30% from GBP 13.44 to GBP 14.02.
- Spanish BME also advanced higher by 1.13% from EUR 20.59 to EUR 20.82.

Print 11:18, 25 Feb 2013 - Global Equities - Source: Newswires