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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, Aug.  14, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Pinduoduo, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDD), will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (Nasdaq: NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq: NDXE) prior to market open on Monday, August 24, 2020.  Pinduoduo, Inc. will replace NetApp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTAP) in the NASDAQ-100 Index® and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index. NetApp, Inc. will be also be removed from the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index (Nasdaq: NDXT) prior to market open on Monday, August 24, 2020. Pinduoduo, Inc. will be added to the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Index (Nasdaq: NDXX) at the next quarterly rebalancing.

Pinduoduo, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning August 24, 2020

CME Group

CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME), alongside Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ: NDAQ), formally announced the introduction of futures contracts on the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index (VOLQ).

CME Group, Nasdaq Introduce Futures On The Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index

If you don't want to get rid of your financial exposure, investing in an exchange is a good choice.

Worried About Another Market Crash? Buy Nasdaq

29 private company-sponsored transactions completed amid pandemic-related market slowdown

Nasdaq Private Market Reports $1.7 Billion in Transaction Value in First Six Months of 2020

NEW YORK, Aug.  11, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This is a correction for a release issued Tuesday, August 11th at 6:22 PM ET. The number of shares listed in the third paragraph was incorrect. The complete and corrected release follows:

Nasdaq Announces End-of-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date July 31, 2020

NEW YORK, Aug.  10, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock of KemPharm, Inc.   KemPharm, Inc.’s common stock was suspended on May 21, 2020 and has not traded on Nasdaq since that time.

Delisting of Securities of KemPharm, Inc.; Endologix, Inc.

NEW YORK, Aug.  10, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   About Nasdaq

Nasdaq CFO Michael Ptasznik to Present at UBS Financial Services Virtual Conference 2020

STOCKHOLM, Sweden and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug.  10, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) announced a major market technology agreement for Nasdaq to provide DGCX with a full suite of integrated marketplace solutions.

Nasdaq and Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Sign Landmark Technology Agreement

NEW YORK, Aug.  07, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market® (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced that trading in SCWorx Corp. (Nasdaq: WORX) is scheduled to resume on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  Trading in the company’s stock was halted on April 22, 2020 at 9:25:05 a.m. Eastern Time.

Nasdaq Scheduled Resumption in SCWorx Corp.

NEW YORK, Aug.  05, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BigCommerce Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading open SaaS ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, today celebrated its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Nasdaq Welcomes BigCommerce Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIGC) to The Nasdaq Stock Market

NEW YORK, Aug.  04, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for July 2020, on its investor relations website.

Nasdaq July 2020 Volumes

NEW YORK, Aug.  03, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today that it will delist the Class A Common Stock, Units and Warrants of Rosehill Resources Inc.   Rosehill Resources Inc.’s Class A Common Stock, Units and Warrants were suspended on August 3, 2020 and have not traded on Nasdaq since that time.

Delisting of Class A Common Stock, Units and Warrants of Rosehill Resources Inc. from The Nasdaq Stock Market

Tradeweb Markets

NEW YORK, July  31, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Nasdaq  (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced that  Tradeweb Markets  (Nasdaq: TW), a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for fixed income products and derivatives, has selected Nasdaq to provide its  Market Surveillance solution  for monitoring US Treasuries and Mortgage-Backed Securities trading on Dealerweb, and Swaps trading on DW SEF.

Tradeweb Selects Nasdaq to Provide Market Surveillance Technology

NASDAQ Reports Huge Jump in Earnings Per Share Based on Market Volatility

NEW YORK, July  24, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of July 15, 2020, short interest in 2,445 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 8,029,866,866 shares compared with 8,284,881,466 shares in 2,450 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of June 30, 2020. The mid-July short interest represents 2.71 days compared with 2.67 days for the prior reporting period.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date July 15, 2020

Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) CEO Adena Friedman on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q2 reflects growth in Market Services segment and non-trading revenues.

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Narrows Expense Guidance

Nasdaq (NDAQ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.21% and 1.78%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Shares of Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) were unchanged after the company reported Q2 results.

Nasdaq: Q2 Earnings Insights

Transatlantic exchange operator Nasdaq Inc on Wednesday reported a 38.5% rise in quarterly profit as more people took to trading from home while under lockdown, with pandemic-driven market volatility also boosting volumes to record levels.

Nasdaq quarterly profit soars on record trading volumes

NEW YORK, July  22, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2020. 

Nasdaq Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results, Resilient Business Adapting to Deliver Continued Growth

Cboe Global Markets

Intercontinental Exchange

MarketAxess Holdings

Bleak Near-Term Outlook for Securities and Exchanges Industry

Bank of America

Blackrock Inc

Goldman Sachs

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Moderna

NEW YORK, July  13, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® (Nasdaq: NDX), the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq: NDXE) and the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index (Nasdaq: NDXX) prior to market open on Monday, July 20, 2020.  

Moderna, Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning July 20, 2020

Developments with the coronavirus and big changes in fortune with U.S. businesses made the month active and volatile.

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