New York Stock Exchange CEO John Thain (L) applauds as Tokyo Stock Exchange President & CEO Taizo Nishimuro rings the NYSE opening bell, Jan. 31, 2007. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

New York Stock Exchange CEO John Thain, left, shakes hands with Tokyo Stock Exchange President & CEO Taizo Nishimuro after they signed a letter of intent to establish a strategic alliance between the two exchanges, during ceremonies at the NYSE, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2007. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Photo Gallery>>>