American Stock Exchange News Release

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American Stock Exchange
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THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE WILL OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR VICTIMS OF LONDON TERROR ATTACKS

New York, July 7, 2005 -  The American Stock Exchange (Amex) will observe a moment of silence on Friday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m., in a show of empathy and respect for the victims of Thursday's attacks in London. The Amex requests that all members halt trading activity during the appointed time.

About American Stock Exchange

The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) is the only primary exchange that offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRSSM. In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 164 ETFs to date. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks.