Today we are delighted to announce more Real-Time ECN information. We have created a new page that has real-time streaming prices for the bid, bid size, ask, ask size and the top of the book.
The top of the book is commonly referred to as Level 2 data and this features the 5 highest bid prices and size as well as the 5 lowest ask prices and size on BATS Trading.
Check out our new Real-Time ECN page at http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ecn?s=YHOO, and watch your favorite stock in real-time. Let us know what you think and stayed tuned for further integration on Yahoo Finance.
We are very excited to announce the availability of free US real-time ECN quotes on Yahoo! Finance.
Many of you will remember this was a very popular feature that Yahoo! Finance provided through August 2006 when due to consolidation in the marketplace and a new pricing structure it was removed. We’ve been listening to your feedback and have been looking at ways to bring back this feature. We have found a way to bringing back real-time ECN quotes by sourcing the data from BATS Trading.
If you are a newer user ECN stands for electronic communication network, and serves as alternative trading place to the various exchanges. BATS Trading is regarded as the third largest share trading market center in the US, and covers equities from NASDAQ, NYSE and Amex.
Initially, the real-time ECN quotes will be highlighted on the quote summary page.
Check it out on http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=yhoo, and watch your favorite stock in real-time. Let us know what you think!
Yahoo! Finance recently made it easier for you to get loan and savings rates. You can now find up-to-date mortgage rates, home refinance rates, home equity loan rates, auto loans, credit card rates, and deposit rates (CDs and Money Markets) with just a few clicks.
Viewing average rates in your locale (U.S. only at this time) for today and last week is really easy. The Yahoo! system returns rates meeting your criteria, and we give you direct access to apply right then and there, or you can use the phone number we offer so that you can contact the provider via voice.
Additionally, our new improved “Rates Module” offers a comprehensive catalog of credit cards. Whether you’re looking for a lower-interest card or business card, or want to leverage rewards points, you can find them all here, and compare rates to the card you presently carry. Try it now to find the best rates and start saving.
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Did you know that in any given week, technology stocks represent at least seven of the ten most-searched quotes on Yahoo! Finance? We did, and that’s why in recently Tech Ticker — a new video initiative from Yahoo! Finance focused entirely on technology investing.
Some consider the tech sector the fantasy sports of the investing world, and clearly our users are hungry for more in this area.Reporting from both the Silicon Valley and the NASDAQ MarketSite broadcast studio in New York, we plan to provide the most in-depth technology investing coverage on the web. Expect Tech Ticker to be both quirky and opinionated. Our renowned editorial team couldn’t be stronger:
- Sarah Lacy, Correspondent, Silicon Valley: A 10-year Valley veteran, you may read her biweekly BusinessWeek.com column titled “Valley Girl.” She literally wrote the book on the business and culture of the Silicon Valley.
- Aaron Task, Correspondent, New York: He covered Wall Street for a decade at TheStreet.com, is a frequent guest on major business news programs and his daily podcast “The Real Story” was an award winner on iTunes.
- Henry Blodget, Contributor, New York: You know the history. Now meet Henry Blodget 2.0, author of the award-winning
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