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Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information, and public and private company services. It operates through the following segments: Market Technology, Investment Intelligence, Corporate Platforms, and Market Services. The Market Technology segment is a global technology solutions provider and partner to exchanges, clearing organizations, central securities depositories, regulators, banks, brokers, buy-side firms, and corporate businesses. The Investment Intelligence segment includes the firm's Market Data, Index, and Analytics businesses. The Market Data business sells and distributes historical and real-time market data to the sell-side, the institutional investing community, retail online brokers, proprietary trading shops, other venues, Internet portals, and data distributors. The Index business develops and licenses Nasdaq-branded indexes and financial products. The Analytics business provides asset managers, investment consultants, and institutional asset owners with investment insights and workflow solutions. The Corporate Platforms segment includes the company's Listing Services and IR & ESG Services businesses. These businesses deliver critical capital market and ESG solutions across the lifecycle of public and private companies. The Market Services segment consists of the Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing, Cash Equity Trading, FICC, and Trade Management Services businesses. It operates multiple exchanges and other marketplace facilities across several asset classes, including derivatives, commodities, cash equity, debt, structured products and ETPs. The company was founded by Gordon S. Macklin in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Nasdaq reports solid Q4 growth, eyes Tier 1 bank conversions

Nasdaq's Q4 2022 performance reflects steady growth, operational efficiency, and strategic investments in key divisions and sustainable initiatives.
While facing market challenges and revenue uncertainties, Nasdaq remains optimistic about growth opportunities through client engagement and strategic focus areas.
The company's focus on recurring revenues, SaaS offerings, and client conversions positions it well for 2023, with a strong outlook for sustained growth and value creation.

Nasdaq reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes growth in AI and AFC sectors

Nasdaq's Q1 performance reflects revenue growth and strategic milestones, with a focus on technology modernization and AI integration.
While facing challenges in certain segments, Nasdaq's strengths in trading services, ESG solutions, and SaaS revenues position it for future success.
Opportunities in expanding AFC capabilities, M&A activities, crypto custody launch, and pricing adjustments signal a proactive approach to driving growth and innovation.

Nasdaq posts strong Q2 results, eyes global expansion and Adenza's growth

Nasdaq reports solid Q2 performance with revenue growth and strategic transformations post-Adenza acquisition. Strengths include Adenza's performance, Data Link platform growth, and Verafin's positive impact. Challenges include regulatory uncertainties and revenue variability. Opportunities lie in post-acquisition plans, global expansion, and Adenza's growth potential.

Nasdaq reports solid Q3 growth amidst market challenges and transitions

Nasdaq's Q3 performance reflects solid revenue growth, particularly in Solutions businesses, despite market uncertainties and leadership transitions.
The company's strengths lie in its market modernization initiatives, strong presence in key divisions, and accelerating organic growth, positioning it for future success.
Challenges such as market unpredictability, regulatory changes, and strategic transitions are balanced by growth opportunities in Anti-Financial Crime, Adenza integration, and market innovation.
Overall, Nasdaq's strategic focus on innovation, client expansion, and operational efficiency underscores its resilience and potential for sustained growth in a dynamic market environment.

Nasdaq reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth through innovation

Nasdaq's strong Q4 2023 performance, driven by revenue growth and operational efficiency, sets a positive trajectory for future growth and innovation
Challenges in listings revenue and retention ratios for Adenza require strategic focus and sustained efforts to navigate through 2024
Opportunities in cloud adoption, digital assets partnerships, and capital allocation strategy post-Adenza deal offer avenues for growth and value creation
Overall, Nasdaq's focus on integration, client engagement, and technology advancement positions the company well for continued success and market leadership

Nasdaq reports robust Q1 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Nasdaq's Q1 performance reflects strong revenue growth and operational efficiency, supported by strategic client engagements.
While facing challenges in certain business segments, the company's focus on regulatory compliance and client solutions offers growth potential.
With a diverse product portfolio and commitment to innovation, Nasdaq is well-positioned to navigate market dynamics and drive future growth.

Nasdaq reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth in Europe

Nasdaq's Q2 2024 performance reflects solid revenue growth, particularly in key segments like Solutions, Capital Access, and Financial Technology.
The company's strategic priorities of integration and innovation are driving progress in expense management and operational efficiency.
While facing challenges of rising expenses and economic headwinds, Nasdaq remains focused on delivering sustainable growth and profitability for shareholders.

Nasdaq reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes growth through innovation

Nasdaq's Q3 2024 performance showcased strong revenue growth and strategic progress across its divisions, underpinned by a positive macroeconomic backdrop.
While facing challenges such as expense management and revenue projections, Nasdaq's focus on innovation and client satisfaction presents opportunities for sustained growth.
The company's record quarter in Market Services and advancements in technology underscore its resilience and potential for future expansion.
Overall, Nasdaq's performance reflects a balanced approach to navigating market dynamics and driving value for shareholders.

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Nasdaq, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information, and public and private company services. It operates through the following segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services. The Capital Access Platforms segment delivers liquidity, transparency, and integrity to the corporate issuer and investment community by empowering clients to effectively navigate the capital markets, achieve their sustainability goals, and drive governance excellence. The Financial Technology segment offers platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy by architecting and operating the markets. The Market Services segment includes equity derivative trading and clearing, cash equity trading, fixed income, currency, and commodities trading. The company was founded by Gordon S. Macklin in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of February 12, 2021, short interest in 2,611 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,694,966,704 shares compared with 7,789,857,528 shares in 2,595 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of January 29, 2021. The mid-February short interest represents 2.15 days compared with 2.47 days for the prior reporting period.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date February 12, 2021

Nasdaq reported revenues with a constant increase over seven years, with 2020 figures having a growth rate of 15% versus the previous year.

Nasdaq: A Proven Leader Living Up To Its Name

NDAQ, a global financial exchange group, has seen its stock increase from $73 to $142 off the recent March bottom – in comparison the S&P 500 index has increased by almost 75%.

NASDAQ Stock Has Surpassed Its Near Term Potential

NEW YORK and ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ), a global technology company, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Verafin, an industry pioneer in anti-financial crime management solutions. The agreement to acquire Verafin was announced on November 19, 2020.

Nasdaq Completes Acquisition of Verafin

Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ: NDAQ) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its launch with a new digital exhibit created in partnership with New York's Museum of American Finance.  What Happened: The exhibit will highlight the stories and artifacts from the company, which debuted on this date in 1971 as the first fully electronic quotation system — the company's acronym stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation.

Digital Museum Exhibit To Highlight Nasdaq's 50th Anniversary

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.'s common stock was suspended on August 13, 2020 and has not traded on Nasdaq since that time.

Delisting of Securities of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. and Technical Communications Corporation from The Nasdaq Stock Market

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ), a global technology company, announced today that the Minister of Industry has approved the previously announced proposed acquisition of Verafin, an industry pioneer in anti-financial crime management solutions, in accordance with the terms of the Investment Canada Act. The approval was the last regulatory approval required for the proposed acquisition.

Nasdaq Receives Investment Canada Act Approval and Announces Expected Closing Date for its Acquisition of Verafin

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Nasdaq Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- About Nasdaq

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman to Present at Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference 2021

Nasdaq Reports Strong Earnings From Heavy Trading Volumes. Is This Sustainable?

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) saw its European Debt Market grow by 8 percent in 2020. Continued interest to list Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programs and strong demand for ESG investment opportunities have fueled the expansion. Issuers have also tapped the debt capital markets to raise funds to support Covid-19 pandemic mitigation efforts.

Nasdaq's European Debt Market Showed Continued Growth in 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for January 2021, on its investor relations website.

Nasdaq January 2021 Volumes

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. fixed income business, Nasdaq Fixed Income (NFI), to an affiliate of Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets.

Nasdaq Agrees to Sell U.S. Fixed Income Business to Tradeweb Markets

NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock, of Superconductor Technologies Inc. Superconductor Technologies Inc.'s common stock was suspended on September 30, 2020 and has not traded on Nasdaq since that time.

Delisting of Securities of Superconductor Technologies Inc.; Gulfport Energy Corporation; Apex Global Brands Inc.; Pareteum Corporation; and Youngevity International, Inc. from The Nasdaq Stock Market

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. today announced its inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the first time. The GEI brings transparency to gender-related practices and policies at publicly listed companies increasing the breadth of environmental, social, governance (ESG) data available to investors.

Nasdaq Named to 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of January 15, 2021, short interest in 2,580 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 8,357,995,856 shares compared with 8,444,669,455 shares in 2,570 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of December 31, 2020. The mid-January short interest represents 3.18 days compared with 2.58 days for the prior reporting period.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date January 15, 2021

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) CEO Adena Friedman on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Nasdaq (NDAQ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 8.84% and 5.36%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Nasdaq Inc. said its performance in the fourth quarter was helped along by rising demand among investors for option trading. The stock-exchange operator on Wednesday reported a profit of $224 million, or $1.34 a share, up from $202 million, or $1.21 a share, for the year-earlier period.

Nasdaq earnings boosted by option trading

Shares of Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) rose 0.6% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q4 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share rose 24.03% year over year to $1.60, which beat the estimate of $1.45.

Recap: Nasdaq Q4 Earnings

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share on the company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on March 26, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2021. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Nasdaq Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.49 Per Share

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and full year 2020.

Nasdaq Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results; Delivers Strong Growth in Revenue and EPS

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces its next round of earnings this Wednesday, January 27. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Wednesday's Q4 earnings announcement.

A Preview Of Nasdaq's Earnings

Nasdaq's (NDAQ) fourth-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from its diversified product offerings and business model.

Nasdaq's (NDAQ) Q4 Earnings Coming Up: What's in Store?

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced Jeremy Skule has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Expanding his scope in this new role, Skule will lead the Global Strategy Organization to drive strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, venture investing, NasdaqNext innovation, and will be responsible for the company's positioning as an innovative data, technology and analytics leader. In addition, he will also continue to oversee Nasdaq's Marketing and Communications division, now part of Global Strategy.

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