The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) Annual Revisions To The NASDAQ OMX 100 Index

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX to Introduce the NASDAQ OMX Europe Index

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced changes to the NASDAQ OMX 100 Index(sm) (Symbol:QOMX) as a part of the yearly rebalancing process. The NASDAQ OMX 100 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index comprised of the 100 largest companies listed on the combined exchanges of the NASDAQ OMX Group.

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To view the complete list of the securities included in NASDAQ OMX 100 Index, visit http://media.primezone.com/cache/6948/file/6086.pdf .

Additionally, NASDAQ OMX will introduce the NASDAQ OMX Europe Index(sm) (Symbol:NEUX) on September 26, 2008. The NASDAQ OMX Europe Index is the latest in a series of innovative indexes launched by NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products (GFP) and a continuation of NASDAQ OMX's commitment to designing and calculating world-class indexes.

The NASDAQ OMX Europe Index will be a market capitalized weighted index designed to track the companies traded on the NASDAQ OMX Europe marketplace. The Index will commence calculation with a value of 1500.00 on September 26, 2008. The NASDAQ OMX Europe Index will be calculated in euros and disseminated every 15 seconds across the combined exchanges.

About NASDAQ OMX Financial Products

NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products is engaged in the design, development, calculation, licensing, and marketing of NASDAQ OMX indexes. GFP specializes in the development of indexes focusing on NASDAQ OMX's brand themes of innovation, technology, growth, and globalization. GFP also provides custom index services and design solutions as a third-party provider to selected financial organizations. For more information about NASDAQ OMX indexes, visit www.nasdaq.com/indexes.

About NASDAQ OMX

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's broadest and most diverse exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology, and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products, and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.

About OMX Nordic Exchange

OMX Nordic Exchange serves as a central gateway to the Nordic and Baltic financial markets, offering listing and trading services for among others; issuers, bank and brokers and market data vendors. The Nordic Exchange comprises over 850 companies including its alternative market First North and offers trading in equities, derivatives, fixed income and more. The Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information, please visit www.omxnordicexchange.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The matters described herein may contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in NASDAQ's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Media Contacts: U.S. Wayne Lee +1.301.978.4875 Nordic Region Jonas Rodny +46.8.405.72.67 Jonas.Rodny@nasdaqomx.com Issuer & Investor Contacts: U.S. Lisa Chaney +1.301.978.8281 Nordic Region Ida Gustavsson +46.8.405.7143



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