Press Release

12/29/2006

CHX WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 TO HONOR FORMER PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD

Chicago, December 29, 2006 - The Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) will be closed on January 2, 2007 in conjunction with other stock and equity options markets in remembrance of former President Gerald R. Ford.

About CHX

CHX is an integral part of the National Market System offering competition to all U.S. equity markets. Subsequent to implementation of the new technology, CHX will trade virtually all NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ issues. With a robust matching engine and connectivity to multiple order sending firms and market-makers, the CHX system offers functionality beyond the simple matching of orders and is an ideal venue for hedge funds, options market markers, quantitative, professional and active individual traders that require immediate and automated execution, while continuing to serve the needs of traditional broker-dealer clients and the individual investors they represent. More information is available at www.chx.com

Contacts
Drew Mauck
312-346-2005
dmauck@strategicsinc.com
Strategics, Inc.