NASDAQ

NASDAQ, headquartered in New York City, stands as the world’s second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization, following the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Established in 1971, NASDAQ operates as a global electronic marketplace facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of securities. It originated from the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), which later transformed into the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). NASDAQ holds significant influence on a global scale, with numerous major tech stocks such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Tesla, and Facebook being listed on its exchange.