Analyzing and compiling data for measuring the performance of financial markets; Compiling financial, securities, stock exchange, trade and quote, index value and other financial market information for business purposes; Connecting buyers and sellers of financial assets; Directing orders for securities trades by means of computer software which automatically directs trades to the best location for executing such orders; Maintaining and recording the ownership of shares, stocks and securities; Preparation of reports relating to finance and investments; Providing a financial index in the nature of quantitative measurements for analyzing investor attitudes; Providing and updating a financial index of securities values and classification, analysis, and reporting thereof; Providing and updating an index of securities values, taking into account selected factors including employment, community support, strategic engagement, procurement criteria, products, services, marketing and environment; Providing financial indices based on selected groups of securities; Providing financial indices of select bonds to enable consumers to evaluate investments and market trends in the bond market; Providing financial indices of select securities to enable consumers to evaluate investments and market trends in the securities market