Group 1 - In 2024, Nasdaq outperformed NYSE for the sixth consecutive year in IPO transactions, with 188 new listings raising $23.2 billion [1][3] - Among the new listings, 123 were operating companies, including Lineage (LINE), Waystar (WAY), ServiceTitan (TTAN), and Palantir (PLTR), while 48 were special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) [1] - Nasdaq's Executive Vice President Jeff Thomas attributed the increase in new listings to the exchange's focus on helping potential clients tell their stories, exemplified by Campbell's transition from NYSE to Nasdaq [3] Group 2 - In 2024, Nasdaq strengthened its regional business, particularly in Texas, appointing Rachel Racz as Senior Vice President and Listing Head for the region [3] - Nasdaq saw 87% of eligible SPAC IPOs in 2024, raising $7.169 billion, and completed 60 De-SPAC mergers, with Lotus (LOT) being the largest merger listing from China [3] - The macroeconomic environment is favorable for upcoming IPOs, with Nasdaq in contact with companies planning to list in the first half of 2025 [3]