Overview
Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology provider for capital markets, delivering market services, data, and technology platforms to corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators. It operates trading and listing venues in North America and Europe, plus data, index, analytics, investor-relations, sustainability solutions, and regulatory, surveillance, and financial crime management tools. Nasdaq supports liquidity, transparency, and integrity in the financial system by offering electronic trading infrastructure and a range of software and services that enable market access, capital formation, and regulatory compliance. The company differentiates itself by combining trading venues with a broad suite of data, analytics, and regulatory technology, backed by enduring infrastructure for market infrastructure and compliance.
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What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 net revenue reached $1.5 billion, up 13% despite market volatility.
- Bob McCooey moved to Singapore on October 25, 2026, deepening Asia-Pacific listings access.
- Nasdaq Verafin’s 2026 report cites $579.4 billion fraud losses, validating urgent demand.
What critics are saying
- Börje Ekholm’s November 1, 2026 return signals board turnover after Holden Spaht exits December 31.
- Nasdaq trades above model value at 28.5x earnings, leaving little room for disappointment.
- AI-driven fraud and payment scams weaponize Verafin’s customer base; one major breach damages trust.
What makes Nasdaq unique
- Nasdaq’s Q3 2026 solutions revenue rose 17%, driven by Financial Technology.
- Nasdaq launched 34 products in Q2 2026, including Data Link MCP for AI workflows.
- Nordic exchanges led Europe in H1 2026 with 25 listings, including 13 IPOs.
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