17:02     OPTN NEWS- NEW OPTION SERIES                                        

                                                                              
    The following new option series (both calls and puts) will be available   
    for trading on 05 Jan 2005:                                               
                                                                              
    CLASS   EXPIRATION MONTH                     EXERCISE PRICE               
    CNC     SEP 05                               $3.6                         
    HSB     SEP 05                               $95                          
    LEH     SEP 05                               $1.9