Group 1 - At the end of the settlement date of May 30, 2025, short interest in 3,184 Nasdaq Global Market securities totaled 13,504,275,894 shares, a decrease from 13,735,568,588 shares reported for the prior settlement date of May 15, 2025, indicating a decline in short interest [1] - Short interest in 1,632 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market totaled 2,610,068,615 shares at the end of the settlement date of May 30, 2025, down from 2,731,907,808 shares in the previous reporting period [2] - Overall, short interest in all 4,816 Nasdaq securities totaled 16,114,344,509 shares at the May 30, 2025 settlement date, compared to 16,467,476,396 shares at the end of the previous reporting period, reflecting a decrease in short interest across the board [3] Group 2 - The average daily volume for short interest in the Nasdaq Global Market decreased from 2.41 days to 2.19 days, while the Nasdaq Capital Market maintained an average of 1.00 day [1][2] - The total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers is reflected in the open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security, indicating the level of market sentiment towards these securities [4]

Nasdaq (NDAQ) 2025 Conference Summary Industry Overview - Nasdaq is a global exchange operator that has been transforming its business model to become a technology and platform provider for corporates, investment managers, and financial institutions [2][3] Key Points and Arguments Market Dynamics - The first half of 2025 has seen significant market volatility, with record volumes in equity options in April, followed by normalization in May [5][6] - Nasdaq reported record-breaking statistics on trading volumes, including 100 million options contracts and 31 billion shares in equities on Liberation Day [8] - The exchange managed over 550 billion messages in a single day, showcasing its operational resilience [10] - The Nasdaq index has shown a recovery, up 2.5% year-to-date after being down 20% earlier [12] - European markets, which Nasdaq operates in, are outperforming U.S. markets, indicating strong performance across its international operations [13] Retail Participation - Retail participation in the markets remains strong, particularly in equities and options, with foreign retail ownership of U.S. equities doubling over the past five years [14][15] - Retail investors are described as more sophisticated, utilizing better tools and information compared to previous years [16] 24/5 Trading Initiative - Nasdaq plans to launch 24/5 trading by the second half of 2026, driven by demand from retail investors, particularly from North Asia [17][18] - The initiative aims to harmonize trading hours across exchanges while ensuring market integrity and transparency [19][20] - Operational challenges include staffing, managing corporate actions, and ensuring liquidity during extended trading hours [27][28] Strategic Pivot Towards Information Services - Nasdaq has been pivoting towards information services since 2017, focusing on financial technology and risk management solutions [29][30] - The company has made several acquisitions to enhance its portfolio, including regulatory technology and financial crime management solutions [34] - Nasdaq aims to be a trusted partner for clients, helping them navigate increasing complexity in the financial landscape [33] Demand for Regulatory and Risk Management Solutions - Acxiom, a regulatory technology solution, is positioned to capitalize on global modernization efforts in banking systems [41][42] - Surveillance solutions are benefiting from increased trading activity in crypto and heightened regulatory scrutiny across asset classes [44][45] AI Integration - Nasdaq is embedding AI capabilities into its products, such as the XVA accelerator in Calypso, which significantly reduces computation time for complex derivatives [61][65] - AI is expected to enhance both product offerings and operational efficiencies, improving client satisfaction [62] Digital Assets Strategy - Nasdaq is actively involved in the digital asset space, offering trading and surveillance technology, and listing ETFs related to crypto [70] - The company sees opportunities in collateral management for digital assets, aiming to integrate traditional finance with digital rails [72][74] Other Important Insights - Nasdaq's operational resilience has been tested during periods of high volatility, and the company has successfully managed record trading volumes [10][11] - The strategic focus on technology and information services positions Nasdaq well for future growth in a rapidly evolving financial landscape [34][35] - The integration of AI and digital asset strategies reflects Nasdaq's commitment to innovation and adapting to market demands [61][70]

Key Takeaways Nasdaq shares have gained 44.3% in the past year compared with the industry's growth of 86.8%. For 2025, NDAQ expects Capital Access Platforms revenue growth in the range of 5% to 8% over the medium term. Nasdaq aims to reach 40-50% SaaS revenues as a percentage of total revenues by 2025.Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) hit a 52-week high of $85.72 on June 6. Shares closed at $85.61 after gaining 44.3% in the past year, outperforming the Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s growth of 20.8% an ...

Group 1: Palantir Technologies - Palantir Technologies stock has advanced 435% in the past year, bringing its market value to $300 billion as of June 7 [1] Group 2: Shopify - Shopify develops e-commerce software and services, holding over 12% of online retail sales in the U.S. and 6% in Western Europe, making it the second-largest e-commerce company behind Amazon [3] - Forrester Research recognized Shopify as a technology leader in wholesale commerce solutions, which is four times larger and growing faster than retail commerce [4] - Shopify reported a 27% revenue increase to $2.3 billion in Q1, with non-GAAP net income rising 25% to $0.25 per diluted share, and a 10-basis-point increase in take rate [5] - Shopify's current market value is $145 billion, with a potential to exceed $300 billion if its stock price increases by 107% over the next three years, implying annual returns of 27.4% [6] - Wall Street expects adjusted earnings to increase by 23% annually through 2026, making the current valuation of 90 times earnings appear expensive, though Shopify has historically beaten consensus estimates by an average of 11% [7][8] Group 3: Intuitive Surgical - Intuitive Surgical is a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, known for its da Vinci systems, which enhance precision in minimally invasive procedures [9] - The company reported a 19% revenue increase to $2.2 billion in Q1, with non-GAAP net income rising 21% to $1.81 per diluted share [10] - An important catalyst for Intuitive Surgical is the upcoming launch of the da Vinci 5 system, featuring significantly enhanced computing power and innovations like force feedback [11] - Proposed tariffs are expected to reduce gross margin by 1.7 percentage points, but there is potential for improvement if trade deals are negotiated [12] - Wall Street anticipates adjusted earnings growth of 10% annually through 2026, with a current valuation of 73 times earnings, though Intuitive Surgical has beaten consensus estimates by an average of 14% [13]

Group 1 - The Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF (NASDAQ: QQA) is an actively managed fund launched on July 17, 2024, focusing on derivative income [1] - QQA offers a 12-month distribution yield of 8.63% and has an expense ratio that is not specified in the document [1] - The fund is managed by Fred Piard, who has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1]

Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia is positioned at the center of the AI revolution with a strong business model and strategy, making it a must-own stock for AI investors [2] - The company holds a dominant 90% market share in data center GPUs, which are essential for AI model training and execution [3][9] - Nvidia enjoys industry-leading gross margins of around 70%, significantly higher than competitors like Intel, which have margins around 30% [4] - Despite a high price-to-sales ratio of 23, Nvidia's shares are justified by the expected growth of the AI market at over 30% per year through 2033 [6] Group 2: Intel - Intel has struggled with poor acquisitions and inadequate investment in AI, resulting in a stagnating business and low profitability [8] - The company holds only about 1% market share in data center GPUs, highlighting its significant disadvantage compared to Nvidia [9] - Intel's shares trade at a low valuation of 1.6 times sales, which reflects its lower profitability and sales growth compared to Nvidia [10] - Despite challenges, Intel could potentially compete in niche segments of the AI market and on price, given Nvidia's premium pricing and supply shortages [11] - The current low valuation and minimal expectations for Intel may present an attractive opportunity for patient investors willing to take on risk [12]

Singapore, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iOThree Limited ("iOThree" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IOTR), a leading provider of maritime digital technologies including satellite connectivity and digitalization solutions in Singapore with a focus on facilitating the maritime industry towards digital transformation, today announced that it has received a written notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on June 3, 2025, indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the $1.00 closing bi ...

Announces Notification of Additional Delinquency with Nasdaq for Late Filing of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025Expects to Return to Normal Filing Cadence by Fall 2025LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley" or the "Company"), a diversified financial services company, today announced it received an additional delinquency notification letter from Nasd ...

Total operating revenue reaches USD 255 million or UAH 10.6 billion, up 37.1% year-on-year in USD and 49.6% in local currency termsProfit for the period amounts to USD 44 million, up 22.2% year-on-year in USD and 33.7% in local currency terms, with a profit margin of 17.3%Adjusted EBITDA1 reaches USD 140 million, up 50.5% year-on-year in USD and 64.6% in local currency terms, with an adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 54.9% Completes acquisition of Uklon, Ukraine’s leading ride-hailing business, and increases stak ...

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Conference June 05, 2025 02:30 PM ET Speaker0 Alright, everyone. Welcome back to the twenty twenty five Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Trading Conference. I'm Patrick Molley, senior research analyst covering the exchanges, brokers, and trading companies. Our next guest, we're joined by Nasdaq's chair and CEO, Adena Friedman. Nasdaq is a global exchange operator and financial technology company that services a broad range of financial market participants. Adena's been CEO of Nasdaq for, I th ...