Regulators Back Futures Market for Box Office Revenue
The CFTC approves the Trend Exchange to trade futures on predicted movie receipts, while major studios push a bill to ban such futures. Cantor Exchange and Veriana Ventures pursue similar forums. Regulators say these markets could hedge risk. studios argue the idea invites manipulation.
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Southwest ends Canada deal with WestJet over 2008 terms
Southwest Airlines announced it is pulling out of a cross border sales partnership with WestJet due to changes WestJet sought to the agreement formed in 2008. WestJet would have handled cross border flights and revenue sharing while Southwest pursued other U S routes possibly with Volaris. The process followed reports of WestJet discussing a similar deal with Delta Air Lines and Southwest remains open to Canada with a partner or alone. Southwest shares fell modestly on the news.
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