Mississippi

There are no securities exchanges in Mississippi. There are 253 securities brokers and dealers in Mississippi, with over 1,000 employees. Approximately 40 securities investment advisory firms are registered. The state headquarters 18 NASDAQ companies, and incorporated eight NYSE-listed companies, including (in order of revenues size) Bancorp South Inc., Mississippi Chemical Corporation, Hancock Fabrics, Inc., ChemFirst Inc., and Delta & Pine Land Co.