Nasdaq OMX profit slides 31% on charges, falling revenue

Nasdaq OMX's second-quarter profit fell 31% on declining revenue and charges.

Major exchanges have faced a raft of writedowns related to acquisitions made over the last four years, which saw $53bn (€36.9bn) in exchange deals. Nasdaq OMX's recent acquisitions include the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the Boston Stock Exchange and Nord Pool International.

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