–Texas Instruments to transfer listing to Nasdaq from NYSE

–Move marks latest round in heated listings battle between stock exchanges

–Texas Instruments cites cost-savings for its decision

(Updates with Nasdaq comment in the 20th paragraph.)

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) said it will transfer its stock listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market from the New York Stock Exchange early next year, the latest episode in the stock exchanges’ heated listings battle.

While the transfer provides the tech-heavy Nasdaq a high-profile score, it also highlights how transfer-minded companies are taking advantage of Nasdaq incentives with a close eye …