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New York-based Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is a global financial technology and exchange operator best known for running the Nasdaq stock market, one of the world’s largest electronic trading platforms. Valued at $50.5 billion by market cap, the company provides marketplace services, data and analytics, index solutions, and financial technology to exchanges, brokers, asset managers, and corporations worldwide.
Shares of this leading global technology company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. NDAQ has gained 3.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 12.2%. In 2026, NDAQ stock is down 12%, compared to the SPX’s marginal dip on a YTD basis.