Trans-Atlantic stock exchange group NYSE Euronext (NYX) Thursday reported it swung to a net loss of $182 million in the second quarter from a net profit of $195 million in the same period a year ago, due to the net negative impact of merger expenses and exit costs, among others.

But second-quarter gross revenue rose to EUR1.25 billion from EUR1.07 billion.

"As we move through the second half of 2009, we will continue to invest in future growth, while at the same time reducing our fixed-cost base," said Chief Executive Duncan L. Niederauer.

"The positive impact from our ongoing technology and non-technology cost-saving initiatives continued in the second quarter with fixed costs down 6% year-over-year," said Group Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael S. Geltzeiler.

"We now believe that we will exceed our cost savings targets for the year," he added.

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-By A.H. Mooradian, Dow Jones Newswires; +33 1 4017 1740; art.mooradian@dowjones.co