Nasdaq

NDAQ

Market cap $50.5B

Nasdaq is upgraded to buy, as valuation has become attractive despite technical weakness and underperformance versus the S&P 500. NDAQ delivered double-digit revenue growth, robust operating margins, and strong free cash flow, with all divisions contributing to performance. Earnings outlook is solid, with FY 2026 EPS potentially reaching $4 and recent sellside upgrades outpacing downgrades.

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of June 30, 2026, short interest in 3,804 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 18,453,725,441 shares compared with 17,903,270,409 shares in 3,764 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of June 15, 2026. The June short interest represents 2.45 days compared with 2.79 days for the prior reporting period.

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock and warrants of CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.'s securities were suspended on October 31, 2025 and have not traded on Nasdaq since that time.

Nasdaq is rated a buy, favoring systematic accumulation, driven by its shift to a high-margin, platform-agnostic, agentic AI compliance model. NDAQ's agentic AI-as-a-Service overlays legacy systems, accelerates enterprise adoption, and leverages a proprietary consortium data moat for regulatory reliability and labor displacement economics. FinTech division margin expansion (47% in Q1-2026, targeting 60%+) and scalable AaaS deployments position NDAQ for valuation multiple re-rating.

NEW YORK, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for June 2026, as well as quarterly volumes, estimated revenue capture, number of listings, and index statistics for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on its Investor Relations website.

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that it has notified Pitanium Limited (Nasdaq: PTNM) that its securities will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on July 16, 2026, unless the company appeals to a Listing Qualifications Hearings Panel. The securities will remain halted, and unavailable to trade, until any appeal is resolved. Following removal from Nasdaq the securities may be eligible for trading in the over-the-counter market.

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that it has notified Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited (Nasdaq: PTLS) that its securities will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on July 16, unless the company appeals to a Listing Qualifications Hearings Panel. The securities will remain halted, and unavailable to trade, until any appeal is resolved. Following removal from Nasdaq the securities may be eligible for trading in the over-the-counter market.

Nasdaq (NDAQ) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

NEW YORK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq today rang the opening bell live from the White House, marking the celebration of 250 years of American independence — and the first trading day for Trump Accounts, a new initiative that expands access to long-term investing for American children.

Largest IPO and Highest Volume of Capital Raised in U.S. Exchange History, with $129.3 Billion Raised in the First Half of 2026 7 of the 10 Largest IPOs of the Year Listed on Nasdaq, as Leading Companies in AI, Aerospace and Biotech Choose Nasdaq to Accelerate Growth Nasdaq Texas Debuts as a New Dual Listing Venue with First Cohort of Companies and Inaugural Advisory Board NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that the first half of 2026 marked the strongest start in U.S. exchange history, with $129.3 billion raised from new listings. The milestone reflects a public markets environment defined by renewed confidence, broad sector participation, and the arrival of landmark companies whose listings signal a new era of ambition in the global economy.