Igniting the Economy Through Innovation
From breakthrough technologies to the systems that scale them, today’s innovators are reshaping the global economy. Nasdaq connects them to the capital, markets, and infrastructure that fuel growth and bring ambition to life.
Meet the Innovators Driving It Forward
Behind this transformation are the companies and leaders turning innovation into action. From building the technologies that power tomorrow to bringing them to market at scale, Nasdaq supports the builders and visionaries shaping the convergence economy, connecting them to the capital, markets, and infrastructure that accelerate progress.
Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, NasdaqWe’re at an important inflection point in our industry – one that is evolving at the speed of technology. The adoption of blockchain in markets, the rise of private markets and capital, the push toward always-on markets, and the integration of AI across every aspect of our industry all represent major opportunities.
The Convergence in Numbers
20%
Tech Investments Directed to AI
Financial institutions report that an average of 20% of their technology budgets are being directed toward AI tools and capabilities.*
$700B
Funding the Physical AI Buildout
The "Magnificent Seven" companies are projected to spend $700B+ on capex in 2026, building data centers, chips, and supporting infrastructure.**
135+
Marketplaces & Regulators Powered by Nasdaq
Supporting institutions worldwide and enabling AI-driven innovation at scale across global markets.***
Nasdaq Insights: Explore the Forces Shaping the Innovation Economy
Accelerating Innovation
Innovation scales when capital, intelligence, and infrastructure converge. Nasdaq connects companies and investors within a global ecosystem — enabling ideas to scale, innovation to accelerate, and new opportunities to emerge.
Blueprint of Tomorrow
From AI breakthroughs to emerging technologies, Nasdaq indexes help power the innovation economy – connecting investors to the ideas shaping tomorrow.
Learn MoreWhat Will Endure: The Pillars of AI’s Economic Shift
Conviction in AI’s transformational potential will fuel capital formation and long-term wealth creation but also calls for discipline – to separate what is enduring from what is ephemeral.
Read the ArticleAdvancing the U.S. Public Markets: Unlocking Capital Formation for a Stronger American Economy
Nasdaq has identified several key policy priorities to support companies in going and staying public, which in turn will advance economic progress for all.
Learn MoreNasdaq Survey: What Top Business Leaders Think of AI
Businesses are still in the early stages of exploring how AI can help their organizations – but that is not stopping them from making significant investments in the technology.
Read the ArticleAI’s Growing Appetite for Power: Implications for the Energy Sector
The rise of AI is rapidly transforming our world, but this revolution comes with a significant energy cost. As AI models grow in complexity and scale, so does their demand for power.
Read the ArticleAI CapEx, Leverage Dynamics and What it Means for Investors
Tracking AI-related capital expenditure is critical as it represents a transformative cycle that will potentially impact the relative standing of many of the world’s largest companies.
Read the ArticleAI Driving Earnings and Economic Growth
Some have openly wondered if AI is experiencing a bubble. But data shows that equity returns have mostly been driven by earnings, not multiple expansion.
Read the ArticleMarket Modernization
As digital assets, AI, and cloud technologies converge, the architecture of global finance is transforming. Nasdaq is modernizing market infrastructure, building resilient, "always-on" systems that enable seamless capital flows worldwide.
The Future of Trading Is Always On
The industry landscape is rapidly evolving as initiatives for 24-hour trading gain traction. To seize opportunity, exchanges must address operational, technological and strategic considerations.
Read the ArticleHow Markets are Rapidly Evolving
Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman shares her perspective on the forces reshaping global markets, from blockchain and AI to the balance between public and private capital.
Read the ArticleMainstream and Digital Finance Are Converging
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen discusses the convergence of mainstream and digital markets at the Consensus 2026 blockchain conference in Miami.
Read the ArticleHow Midsize Banks Can Modernize and Scale Amid Complexity
The pace of change from new technologies and real‑time operations to evolving regulation and geopolitics has raised the complexity of the U.S. financial system. America's mid-sized banks are navigating this pivotal transition.
Read the ArticleQ&A: How Tokenization Can Modernize Capital Markets
Nasdaq Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer John Zecca testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the modernization of U.S. capital markets through tokenization.
Read the ArticleEvolution of Post-Trade Infrastructure: Artificial Intelligence
As AI use ramps up among operators and participants, infrastructure providers have the opportunity to deliver efficiency and unlock revenue.
Read the ArticleFuture-Ready Markets: Preparing a Data Foundation for AI Success
Nasdaq’s Head of AI Research, Doug Hamilton, explores the key considerations for success—from cloud computing and data quality to business alignment and change management—and lessons from Nasdaq’s journey with AI.
Read the WhitepaperTrust & Governance
In an era of rapid technological convergence, market integrity is paramount. Nasdaq provides intelligent solutions that detect risk, enhance transparency, and automate workflows, ensuring the global economy scales securely.
Cutting Through Complexity in the Financial System
Exponential growth in complexity will continue. The challenge—and opportunity—lies in our ability to navigate this complexity without adding excessive layers of complicatedness.
Read the ReportHow Agentic AI is Transforming Financial Crime Investigations
Nasdaq Verafin launches the Agentic AI Workforce, a suite of digital workers that delivers a step change in the way banks conduct anti-money laundering (AML) compliance by automating low-value, high-volume compliance processes.
Read the AnnouncementDigitizing Governance: Exploring AI's Transformational Influence in the Boardroom
From optimizing decision-making processes to strengthening governance frameworks, the integration of AI sets the stage for a comprehensive boardroom evolution.
Read the Whitepaper2025 Nasdaq Global Compliance Survey: AI Leads the Agenda
Nasdaq’s Global Compliance Survey captures insights from compliance leaders, providing a clear snapshot of an industry in rapid evolution. Discover how teams are leveraging emerging technology like AI while navigating regulatory complexity.
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