Nasdaq OMX and IntercontinentalExchange’s (ICE) differences are delaying a move toward a counterbid for NYSE Euronext, The Wall Street Journal reports. The exchanges have not agreed on how they would share the risk. The financing for the deal is also facing problems as lenders are tightening lending terms due to uncertainty in global markets. Deutsche Börse has already made a $9 billion bid for NYSE Euronext.

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