NYSE Euronext expand to derivatives trading

-NYSE said it may purchase an acquisition to expand into U.S derivative market. -Euronext NV is second largest derivative market. unlike other future derivative competitiors, such as CMer or Deutsche Boerse AG, it does not own a clearinghouse. -Bclear is just clearing service, taking care of administrative tasks and passing it LCH.Clearnet Group. -NYSE is losing market share to Nasdaq stock market...It wants to expand it detivative business. It is difficult to compete head-to-head -it will seek regulatory approval to give brokerages access to the Arca options market in Chicago -also seek regulatory approval to extend its Bclear unit to U.S from Europe