17:05     OPTN NEWS- NEW OPTION SERIES                                        

                                                                              
    The following new option series (both calls and puts) will be available   
    for trading on 11 Apr 2005:                                               
                                                                              
    CLASS   EXPIRATION MONTH                     EXERCISE PRICE               
    CIT     DEC 05                               $28                          
    HSB     MAY 05/DEC 05                        $115                         
    TRF     MAY 05/DEC 05                        $16                          
    WHL     DEC 05                               $30