NASDAQ OMX Introduces the Wilder Global Energy Efficient Transport Index

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq:NDAQ) introduced the Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport
Index(sm) (Nasdaq:HAUL). The Index is a modified equal weight index designed to
define and track companies internationally that develop and promote innovative,
energy efficient modes of transportation and stand to benefit from a transition
towards more energy efficient transportation.

The Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index is the latest in a
series of international indexes launched by NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products
(NGP) and is a continuation of NASDAQ OMX's commitment to designing and
calculating world-class indexes.

"The Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index will provide
investors with a benchmark to track the performance of companies engaged in the
promotion and development of energy-efficient transportation technologies that
benefit consumers, the environment and the international economy," stated NASDAQ
OMX Executive Vice President John Jacobs.

Robert Wilder, CEO of Wilderhill Transport Index LLC, said, "Better energy
efficiency in transportation is a theme too long overlooked, and I'm delighted
to play a role here in making a thematic basket of stocks available as the HAUL
Index(tm) that aims to capture an increasingly vibrant sector."

The Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index is calculated in
real-time across the combined exchanges and is disseminated in dollars. The
index began calculating on August 25, 2008 with a value of 250.00. The Index is
currently comprised of 40 components with an approximate market capitalization
of $390 billion. Components must meet certain quantitative requirements designed
to assure that financial products linked to the Index will be fully investable.

About NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products

NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products (GFP) 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.

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. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements
about the Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index and NASDAQ
OMX's other products and offerings. 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 OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, factors
detailed in NASDAQ OMX'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.

Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index ("Index") is the
exclusive property of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. which, with its affiliates, is
collectively "NASDAQ OMX" and Wilder Transport Index LLC. NASDAQ OMX has
contracted with Standard & Poor's ("S&P") to calculate and maintain the Wilder
NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index. S&P shall have no liability
for any errors or omissions in calculating the Index.

Wilder Transport Index LLC makes no warranty, express or implied, concerning the
Wilder NASDAQ OMX Global Energy Efficient Transport Index.

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