The common stock of Hughes Communications has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Global Market, subject to standard listing requirements.
Trading of Hughes' common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market is expected to commence with the opening of trading on September 22.
Hughes' common stock has been quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board market since it became a publicly traded company in February, but will change its trading symbol to "HUGH" on the NASDAQ Global Market system.