NYMEX coal contract begins with 98 trades

Trading in the long-stalled New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. coal futures contract began Thursday with 98 contracts changing hands by the close of the market. NYMEX spokeswoman Nachamah Jacobovits said the exchange was 'reasonably pleased' with the first day's results.

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