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.

Nasdaq has identified several key policy priorities to support companies in going and staying public, which in turn will advance economic progress for all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nasdaq President Tal Cohen discusses the convergence of mainstream and digital markets at the Consensus 2026 blockchain conference in Miami.

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.

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.

As AI use ramps up among operators and participants, infrastructure providers have the opportunity to deliver efficiency and unlock revenue.

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.