Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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NYSE to test new plan; trading floor undamaged by storm
Oct 30th 2012, 07:11

A security guard is seen at the New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy makes its approach in New York(Reuters) - NYSE Euronext said it plans to test a new contingency plan to help resume stalled U.S. equity trading, and added that its famed trading floor is not yet damaged by Sandy, one of the biggest storms to hit the United States. U.S. stock markets will be closed for a second day on Tuesday, as Wall Street turns its attention to whether markets would be able to resume functioning on the month's final trading day on Wednesday. Wednesday is a key trading day because it marks the end of the month, when traders price portfolios. ...


NYSE to test new plan; trading floor undamaged by storm
Oct 30th 2012, 07:11

A security guard is seen at the New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy makes its approach in New York(Reuters) - NYSE Euronext said it plans to test a new contingency plan to help resume stalled U.S. equity trading, and added that its famed trading floor is not yet damaged by Sandy, one of the biggest storms to hit the United States. U.S. stock markets will be closed for a second day on Tuesday, as Wall Street turns its attention to whether markets would be able to resume functioning on the month's final trading day on Wednesday. Wednesday is a key trading day because it marks the end of the month, when traders price portfolios. ...


U.S. nuclear plant declares "alert" after Sandy storm surge: NRC
Oct 30th 2012, 06:55

Handout shows Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy as it makes landfall about five miles southwest of Atlantic City, New JerseyNEW YORK (Reuters) - Exelon Corp declared an "alert" at its New Jersey Oyster Creek nuclear power plant due to a record storm surge, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said, warning that a further water rise could force the country's oldest working plant to use emergency water supplies to cool spent uranium fuel rods. The alert -- the second lowest of four NRC action levels -- came after water levels at the plant rose by more than 6.5 feet, potentially affecting the pumps that circulate water through the plant, an NRC spokesman said late on Monday. ...


U.S. nuclear plant declares "alert" after Sandy storm surge: NRC
Oct 30th 2012, 06:55

Handout shows Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy as it makes landfall about five miles southwest of Atlantic City, New JerseyNEW YORK (Reuters) - Exelon Corp declared an "alert" at its New Jersey Oyster Creek nuclear power plant due to a record storm surge, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said, warning that a further water rise could force the country's oldest working plant to use emergency water supplies to cool spent uranium fuel rods. The alert -- the second lowest of four NRC action levels -- came after water levels at the plant rose by more than 6.5 feet, potentially affecting the pumps that circulate water through the plant, an NRC spokesman said late on Monday. ...


U.S. refiners to assess damage as Sandy moves inland
Oct 30th 2012, 05:49

People walk on an empty street at Exchange Place in New JerseyNEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. refinery and pipeline companies that nearly halted East Coast fuel supplies ahead of Hurricane Sandy will begin assessing the storm's damage on Tuesday, hoping that their flood defenses and on-site power allow a quick return to service. Three of the area's six key refineries -- including the two largest -- effectively shut down operations in advance of landfall Monday evening for the Atlantic storm. Two more reduced operating rates, curtailing at least two-thirds of the region's capacity. ...


U.S. refiners to assess damage as Sandy moves inland
Oct 30th 2012, 05:49

People walk on an empty street at Exchange Place in New JerseyNEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. refinery and pipeline companies that nearly halted East Coast fuel supplies ahead of Hurricane Sandy will begin assessing the storm's damage on Tuesday, hoping that their flood defenses and on-site power allow a quick return to service. Three of the area's six key refineries -- including the two largest -- effectively shut down operations in advance of landfall Monday evening for the Atlantic storm. Two more reduced operating rates, curtailing at least two-thirds of the region's capacity. ...


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