E*Trade makes version of CNBC available on its software

E*Trade announced Thursday that it has launched CNBC Plus live streaming video from U.S., Europe and Asia and video on demand on its redesigned active trader platform.Â

E*Trade’s active traders will now be able to access CNBC’s business news coverage anywhere. The CNBC Plus video-on-demand archive provides a research library with more than 150,000 interviews, analysis and commentary, and more than 100 new clips added each day.

 “Active traders want quick, easy, personalized access to the markets and the news that moves them, along with cutting-edge tools and technology to help them trade effectively,” said Michael Curcio, president of E*Trade Securities LLC, in a statement. “The latest Power E*Trade Pro takes our active trader experience to a new level with real-time video from CNBC.”

“CNBC is an investor focused content provider committed to delivering business news, in-depth market coverage and analysis to viewers and users anywhere, anytime and on any platform,” said Mark Hoffman, president of CNBC, in a statement.  “E*Trade active traders will now be able to access CNBC’s global television coverage at home, in the office and on the go keeping them plugged in and better prepared to make their investment decisions.”

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