Subject: File No. SR-NASDAQ-2006-040
From: Sarah Norton
Affiliation: Investor Relations

December 11, 2006

I wish to make the following comments regarding the above filing by NASDAQ:

Based on our satisfaction with Prime Newswire, we will decide whether to purchase additional press release distribution and Edgar-filing services from NASDAQ. If we are not satisfied, we will continue to rely on our existing service provider for press releases Edgar filings.