The Big Board gets a Bell Curve

Not surprisingly, the NYSE had to change its market capitalization listing rules in the current bear market. With stocks like Citigroup (NYSE:C), General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:F) all flirting with a share price level that would trigger delisting - a $1 minimum - the exchange temporarily suspended its minimum rule late last year and lowered the minimum market cap to $15-million last month. Now the lower standard is being floated as a more permanent fix. This is a sign of the time, but surely raises some questions about standards going forward. The Big Board ain't so Big anymore.