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We aim to set the pace for rethinking capital markets and economies anywhere and everywhere.
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A tradition of innovation and dedication
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Honeywell International Inc. to Join the NASDAQ-100 Index Beginning July 21, 2021
Nasdaq June 2021 Volumes And 2Q21 Statistics
Nasdaq Announces End-of-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date July 12, 2021
Nasdaq’s Quandl and Marex Announce Exclusive Data Partnerships - Release Daily Commodities Speculative Positioning
Nasdaq Launches ESG Data Hub to Offer Investors Expert-led Sustainability Data
A History Anchored in Innovation
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We transformed the financial markets with the introduction of the world’s first electronic stock market. Today, there are 4,000+ company listings on our exchange.
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Apple launched its initial public offering on our exchange, marking one of the most iconic IPOs in U.S. history.
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We empowered investors with the launch of the Nasdaq-100, an important growth index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed with us.
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With innovation in our DNA, we fueled the growth of the New Economy, attracting some of the biggest technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Cisco.
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Wall Street got a little brighter with the debut of MarketSite, our global headquarters and home to our daily opening and closing bells.
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One of the most anticipated initial public offerings, Google — now part of Alphabet — rang the opening bell at MarketSite to kick off trading of its shares on our exchange.
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We continued to evolve into a global stock exchange with the acquisition of OMX, a leading exchange operator in the Nordics.
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As a pioneer in the sustainability space, we reaffirmed our dedication to responsible investment and sustainable development by becoming a founding member of the United Nations Stock Exchanges initiative.
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As part of our commitment to global expansion, we opened an office in Bangalore, India. Today, we have almost 40 offices around the world.
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From intern to President and CEO, we named Adena Friedman CEO, the first woman to lead a major U.S. exchange.
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Amazon celebrated the 20th anniversary of its initial public offering by ringing our opening bell. The stock opened at $18 per share in 1997 and is today trading above $1800.
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We reimagined the markets of tomorrow — leveraging our innovative Financial Framework to power non-financial marketplaces such as InsurTech startup Extraordinary Re, the world's first marketplace for insurance liabilities.
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We pushed the boundaries of possibilities with the relaunch of Nasdaq.com, reaffirming our commitment to our customers and marking a new era in our history.
