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New York-based Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries worldwide. Valued at $41.8 billion by market cap, the company provides trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, analysis, investing tools and guides, and financial and information services.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks,” and NDAQ perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the financial data and stock exchanges industry. Nasdaq's diversified business model drives robust financial performance, fueled by successful expansions beyond traditional exchange services.