NYMEX (NYSE:NMX)
S-1/A Filing by the Company
NYMEX set its pricing range between $48 and $52 today as it prepares for its debut on the NYSE. The IPO is likely to be very hot after the recent CBOT/CME merger and speculation surrounding the NYSE and NASDAQ. Pricing is expected to be announced later this week.

Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB)
8K Watch
Tribune saw increased attention today as the WSJ reported that the company could see a number of deep-pocketed bidders eager to acquire the company. The WSJ reported that GCI could make a bid for the company, while the NY Times reported Maurice Greenburg (from AIG) is interested in submitting a bid. Meanwhile, the options volatility has increased substancially as the speculation continues.