FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CBOE, CFE and CBSX Trading Schedule for Presidents' Day
CHICAGO, February 2, 2010 - The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE), and CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX) today announced the following trading schedule in observance of Presidents' Day.
| Friday, February 12: |
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
Regular trading hours will be in effect for all CBOE equity, index, and interest rate products. |
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CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE)
Regular trading hours for all CFE products |
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CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX)
Regular trading hours for all CBSX products |
| Monday, February 15: |
CBOE, CFE and CBSX will be closed. |
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