SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- StreetFusion, the global financial events network, announced today that it will Webcast the American Stock Exchange, or Amex, online conference. The event, to be held June 19-21, 2001 is the first major online investor conference hosted by the American Stock Exchange and Webcast by StreetFusion.
The online conference brings 42 public companies together with a global audience of individual and professional investors. The 3-day event gives investors the opportunity to view the investment slideshows of the participating companies while listening to live CEO presentations via the Internet. Viewers are also given the opportunity to ask questions by e-mail. Replays of the presentations are archived and available for 90 days following the live Webcast, and can be accessed on the Amex Website at www.amex.com and on the StreetFusion Website at www.streetfusion.com.
Distinguished guest, Maria Bartiromo, will kick off the conference with opening remarks at 8 a.m. EST on June 19. Ms. Bartiromo is anchor and co-producer of CNBC's "Market Week with Maria Bartiromo," daily anchor of CNBC's "Street Signs" and author of Use the News.
"We're glad to bring over 40 of our listed companies together with individual and professional investors, said Peter Quick, Amex president. "This conference is a unique and advantageous opportunity for investors to have direct access to company management as well as for the companies to hear directly from investors."
"Our company is very excited to be partnering with the Amex in its first online investor conference," said Blake Hayunga, StreetFusion President and CEO. "StreetFusion's participation in this conference is part of our company's commitment to providing all types of investors with access to institutional-grade financial information, and to broadening the bandwidth through which public companies and investors communicate."
The American Stock Exchange
The American Stock Exchange(r), a subsidiary of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. NASD(r), is the only primary exchange that offers trading across a full range of equities, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRS(sm), and options. In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the leader in ETF listings, listing 100 ETFs to date, and is the second-largest options exchange in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks. For more information, visit www.amex.com.
About StreetFusion
StreetFusion, the global financial events network, links approximately 6,200 public companies, thousands of leading buyside and sellside firms, and millions of individual investors. The company hosts the most comprehensive and accurate collection of financial event Webcasts and event logistics available anywhere. StreetFusion has simplified and streamlined financial communications, enabling the secure distribution of time sensitive and critical investment information. Online event planning, event publishing, and event Webcasting ensure targeted distribution with pinpoint accuracy. For information on StreetFusion's services, visit www.streetfusion.com or call toll-free (877) 343-0020 or (415) 343-3000.