Map of the National Market System (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Looking a bit like a bowl of spaghetti, this map shows the general scheme of the US stock market -- formally known as the National Market System -- as described by a team of scientist at the University of Vermont and The MITRE Corporation. Spread out between four communities in northern New Jersey, and with many back-and-forth flows of information, some faster than others, this complex system has contributed to some investors seeing prices earlier than other investors. Credit UVM/MITRE Usage Restrictions with coverage of associated story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.