UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2009

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 21, 2009, State Street Corporation issued a news release announcing its results of operations and related financial information for the second quarter of 2009.  A copy of that news release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

In addition, a copy of a slide presentation pertaining to State Street’s investment portfolio as of June 30, 2009, which will be referenced in connection with the investor conference call to be held by State Street on July 21, 2009, is furnished with this 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

          State Street Corporation’s news release dated July 21, 2009, announcing second quarter 2009 results of operations and related financial information, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and a slide presentation pertaining to State Street’s investment portfolio which will be made available in connection with the investor conference call referenced in the July 21, 2009 news release, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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