Nasdaq, Inc. reported strong free cash flow and FCF margins for Q4, but NDAQ stock has dropped 14% since then. One attractive play today is shorting out-of-the-money put options with a one-month expiry period.
As the United States settles into the second year of the second Trump administration, the political world is already looking toward the horizon. While the 2026 midterms are the immediate hurdle, prediction markets are buzzing with high-stakes activity surrounding the 2028 Presidential Election. The early favorites have emerged with startling clarity: Vice President JD Vance [...]
The financial world was sent into a tailspin this week as a massive market rout wiped out approximately $285 billion in market capitalization across the software, financial services, and asset management sectors. The catalyst for the sell-off, which analysts are calling the "SaaSpocalypse," was the release of a suite of
Nasdaq’s fourth quarter exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, with management attributing the strong performance to robust growth in its solutions businesses and record activity across its U.S. and European exchanges. CEO Adena Friedman pointed to milestones in index inflows, increased cross-selling in financial technology, and significant new listings activity as core drivers. Management also highlighted the company’s progress in embedding artificial intelligence within its platform, as well as disciplined expense management, despite a more challenging margin environment.
Global exchange operator Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 13.4% year on year to $1.39 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Global exchange operator Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 69.5% year on year to $2.08 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
LONDON — January 20, 2026 — In a milestone moment for global capital markets, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) has officially filed its formal notice of voluntary withdrawal from the Nasdaq Stock Market today. The move marks the final countdown for one of the most significant listing migrations in recent history, as
Nasdaq trades at $101.49 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 13.7% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 10%.
The world of prediction markets is facing its most significant legislative reckoning to date. Following a series of suspicious trades linked to high-stakes geopolitical events, Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has introduced the "Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026." The bill seeks to explicitly criminalize insider trading on prediction platforms by government employees, [...]
In a decisive move to fortify the integrity of the public markets, Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has officially implemented Rule IM-5101-3, a landmark regulatory shift that grants the exchange unprecedented discretionary authority to deny initial listings based on potential manipulation risk. Effective as of December 19, 2025, this rule marks
By [Expert Crypto Journalist Name] January 12, 2026 The cryptocurrency landscape has officially entered its “commodity-first” era. Following months of intense speculation and a regulatory tug-of-war that began in late 2024, the Litecoin ETF has matured from a speculative rumor into a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. On October 28, 2025, Canary Capital Group LLC officially [...]
Among the 100 predominantly growth-driven companies that comprise the Nasdaq-100, you'll find two phenomenal businesses with ample catalysts, as well as a highflier whose valuation premium can't be justified.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
As of early January 2026, the landscape of American finance is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, who took the helm in April 2025, has officially launched his signature "Make IPOs Great Again" initiative. This aggressive deregulatory push aims to reverse
