Market data vendors offer securities professionals
and investors a window to trading activity on The
NASDAQ ,
American Stock Exchange (Amex), and OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). Through
vendor services, individuals and corporations may obtain access to
real-time quotation, trade, and market summary data for the major global
equity and options markets. In addition, vendors offer a variety of
value-added services such as market news, historical statistics, company
profiles, and analytical research.