A network device coalesces data received from an exchange, and provides a
user with the opportunity to receive fewer, but up-to-date, data updates
from an exchange when duplicate prices become available or a large volume
of prices becomes available suddenly. Accordingly, the trader can be
assured of receiving non-duplicated prices that are fed at a rate that is
cohesive with that trader's connection speed. The present invention is
designed to conserve on bandwidth thereby increasing the likelihood that
bandwidth will be available to receive desirable market information.