The New York Stock Exchange is planning to allow its market makers to use email on the trading floor, The Wall Street Journal reports. As per the plan, designated market makers will be able to use email or instant messaging to communicate with approved coworkers located off the trading floor. They will not be allowed to email personal contacts, such as family members or friends, or use cell phones or BlackBerry from their trading posts. At present, market makers can only contact their offices through approved telephone connections.

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