Nasdaq proposes 'fast entry' rule to speed up inclusion of large new listings

The proposal comes as 2026 is shaping up to be ‌one of ‌the busiest years for new and some big listings, including IPO plans from Elon ‌Musk's SpaceX and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic. Under the proposed "Fast Entry" rule, a newly Nasdaq-listed company whose market capitalization ranks among the top 40 current index constituents would be eligible for accelerated inclusion, with at least five trading days' notice and entry after 15 sessions. The company would be exempt from standard ‌seasoning a ...