The Nasdaq is an American stock exchange which was established in 1971. Today, it has the second-largest market capitalization among world stock exchanges, making it one of the most powerful and influential companies across the globe.

The Nasdaq Stock Market is a global electronic stock market where investors can buy and sell stocks. The National Association for Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, or Nasdaq, was founded as a subsidiary of what is now the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), formerly known as the National Association for Securities Dealers (NASD). The first day of operation was February 8, 1971.