Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities, including stocks, bonds, and options. It is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, behind only the New York Stock Exchange.
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq originally stood for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. In 2006, it became a publicly traded company and is now known as Nasdaq, Inc.
The company’s primary business is operating stock markets, including the Nasdaq Composite Index, which tracks the performance of over 3,300 companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Nasdaq also offers technology solutions and professional services to financial institutions and corporations, such as market data and trade surveillance systems.
Nasdaq has a strong global presence, with offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Over 4,000 companies from over 60 countries are listed on Nasdaq’s exchanges, and it handles an average daily trading volume of over 2 billion shares.
In addition to its core business, Nasdaq is also involved in corporate governance and sustainability initiatives, and has won numerous awards for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, innovation, and corporate responsibility.

The Nasdaq company is one of the world's largest stock exchanges, alongside the New York Stock Exchange. It is known for pioneering the use of electronic trading and for its focus on technology and growth-oriented companies. Additionally, the Nasdaq is widely considered to be the home of many of the world's most innovative and cutting-edge companies, such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. The Nasdaq also offers a wide range of financial products and services, including stock market indexes, options, and futures contracts. It is also known for its high-performance and reliability, with a reported uptime of over 99.99%. Overall, the Nasdaq is considered a symbol of modernization and progress in the financial industry.