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For the quarter ended September 2026, Nasdaq (NDAQ - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.48 billion, up 12.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.04, compared to $0.88 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.02, the EPS surprise was +1.96%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Nasdaq performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Cash Equity Trading - Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq?s exchanges: 14.5% versus 14.5% estimated by five analysts on average.Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing - Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq?s exchanges: 28.1% versus 27.9% estimated by five analysts on average.Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing - Total industry average daily volume: 63.8 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of 63.83 million.Cash Equity Trading - Total industry average daily share volume: 16.9 billion compared to the 16.92 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Net Revenues- Financial Technology: $529 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $524.26 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +15.8%.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net: $309 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $302.13 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2%.Net Revenues- Capital Access Platforms: $641 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $633.95 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.4%.Net Revenues- Financial Technology- Financial Crime Management Technology: $103 million compared to the $103.28 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +22.6% year over year.Net Revenues- Financial Technology- Regulatory Technology: $123 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $122.17 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.8%.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- U.S. Equity Derivatives Trading: $110 million compared to the $104.69 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of -11.3% year over year.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- Cash Equity Trading (U.S. & European): $144 million versus $141.55 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13% change.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- U.S. Tape Plans: $33 million compared to the $33.01 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of 0% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Nasdaq here>>>

Shares of Nasdaq have returned +0.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's no change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

(We are reissuing this article to correct a mistake. The original article, issued on October 22, 2026, should no longer be relied upon.)

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Third quarter 2026 net revenue1 was $1.5 billion, an increase of 13% over the third quarter of 2025, or 14% on an organic2 basis.

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Key Takeaways Nasdaq's Q3 revenues rose 13% to $1.48 billion, while non-GAAP EPS increased 18% to $1.04.
Solutions revenues grew 17% to $1.17B, with annualized recurring revenues climbing 12% to $3.37B.
Operating margins expanded to 57%, as Nasdaq returned $496B through dividends and share repurchases.

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $1.04 per share, which increased 18% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 by 1.96%.

Net revenues increased 13% to $1.48 billion and topped the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion by 1.4%. Growth was driven by strong Index and Financial Technology performance. Annualized recurring revenues rose 12% to $3.37 billion, with organic growth reaching 14%.

NDAQ Solutions Revenues Maintain Strong MomentumSolutions revenues advanced 17% year over year to $1.17 billion, representing 79% of net revenues, up from 76% in the prior-year quarter. Organic growth reached 18%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth.

Annualized SaaS revenues increased 12% to $1.27 billion, with organic growth of 16%. SaaS accounted for 38% of ARR, reflecting Nasdaq's expanding subscription-based business and recurring revenue contribution.

Nasdaq Capital Access Benefits From Index StrengthCapital Access Platforms revenues climbed 20% to $641 million. Index revenues surged 39% to $286 million, supported by higher exchange-traded product assets under management and record derivatives volumes. Data and Listing Services revenues rose 10% to $224 million, while Workflow and Insights revenues increased 6% to $131 million.

Average Index ETP assets under management reached a record $1.11 trillion, up $331 billion year over year. Net inflows totaled $49 billion during the quarter and a record $141 billion over the trailing 12 months. Nasdaq launched 32 new Index products and welcomed eight of the 10 largest operating-company IPOs during the quarter.

NDAQ Financial Technology Delivers Broad-Based GrowthFinancial Technology revenues increased 16% to $529 million, with organic growth matching the reported rate. Financial Crime Management Technology revenues rose 23% to $103 million, Regulatory Technology revenues advanced 13% to $123 million, and Capital Markets Technology revenues increased 15% to $303 million on a reported basis.

Financial Technology ARR increased 18% to $1.95 billion. The division signed 54 new clients, five cross-sells and 135 upsells, while cloud-based solutions represented 85% of annual contract value bookings.

Nasdaq Verafin signed 45 small- and medium-sized bank clients and three enterprise deals. Its Agentic AI Workforce expanded to more than 850 clients. Regulatory Technology added 10 new clients and 86 upsells, reflecting demand for cloud infrastructure, AI and regulatory solutions.

Nasdaq Market Services Sets Q3 Revenue RecordMarket Services net revenues increased 2% to a third-quarter record of $309 million. U.S. cash equities revenues advanced 15% to $114 million, supported by higher market share and a near-record capture rate. European cash equities revenues rose to $30 million, while U.S. tape plan revenues totaled $33 million.

U.S. equity derivatives revenues declined 12% to $110 million due to lower capture rates and market share, partially offset by higher industry volumes. Nasdaq held a 28.1% matched market share in U.S. multi-listed options and a 14.5% share in U.S.-listed cash equities. Its European cash equities market share reached 75%.

NDAQ Margins Expand as Cash Flow Supports ReturnsNon-GAAP operating income increased 15% to $843 million. The non-GAAP operating margin expanded 100 basis points to 57%, as revenue growth outpaced the 9% increase in non-GAAP operating expenses to $638 million. Higher compensation costs and technology investments contributed to the expense increase.

Cash flow from operations totaled $521 million, while free cash flow reached $616 million. Nasdaq returned $173 million through dividends and $323 million through share repurchases. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $365 million at quarter-end, while long-term debt totaled $8.47 billion.

The company's gross leverage ratio improved to 2.5 times from 2.6 times in the preceding quarter, reflecting continued deleveraging.

Nasdaq Raises Expense Outlook for 2026Nasdaq updated its 2026 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to $2.550-$2.580 billion from the previous range of $2.530-$2.570 billion. The revision follows increased compensation costs tied to revenue execution and continued investments in technology.

NDAQ maintained its non-GAAP tax rate guidance at 22.5-24.5%.

Strategically, Nasdaq established Digital Liquidity Networks to advance digital assets and market modernization. It also completed the acquisition of LeveL Markets early in the fourth quarter and remains on track to introduce 23/5 trading on Dec. 6, 2026, expanding access to U.S.-listed equities.

Zacks RankNDAQ currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Performance of an Industry PlayerCME Group Inc. (CME - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $3.02, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.3%. The bottom line increased 12.7% year over year. CME Group’s revenues of $1.73 billion increased 13% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher clearing and transaction fees, market data and information services, and other factors. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.

Total expenses rose 5.5% year over year to $595.9 million, attributable to higher technology, depreciation and amortization, licensing and other fee agreements, and other expenses. Operating income increased 17.3% from the prior-year quarter to $1.14 billion.

Upcoming ReleasesIntercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share is pegged at $1.97, suggesting an increase of 15.2% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

ICE’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four quarters.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 30, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share is pegged at $3.40, suggesting an increase of 27.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

CBOE’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four quarters.

Nasdaq (NDAQ - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.88 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.96%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this exchange operator would post earnings of $0.98 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.07, delivering a surprise of +9.18%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Nasdaq, which belongs to the Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry, posted revenues of $1.48 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.00%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.32 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Nasdaq shares have lost about 1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.3%.

What's Next for Nasdaq?While Nasdaq has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Nasdaq was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.07 on $1.53 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.13 on $5.9 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Securities and Exchanges is currently in the bottom 23% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

CBOE Global (CBOE - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on October 30.

This holding company for the Chicago Board Options Exchange is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +27.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.2% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

CBOE Global's revenues are expected to be $701.96 million, up 15.9% from the year-ago quarter.

 | Source: Nasdaq, Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that it has notified Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LAWR) that its securities will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on October 30, 2026, unless the company appeals to a Listing Qualifications Hearings Panel. The securities will remain halted, and unavailable to trade, until any appeal is resolved. Following removal from Nasdaq the securities may be eligible for trading in the over-the-counter market. 

Following a temporary trading suspension in the Company’s securities by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/suspensions/2025/34-104169.pdf) Nasdaq halted trading in the Company’s ordinary shares on November 6, 2025. Nasdaq has now determined that it is appropriate to use its authority under IM-5101-4 to delist the Company’s securities from Nasdaq.

For news and additional information about the company, please review the companies’ public filings or contact the company directly.

For more information about The Nasdaq Stock Market, visit the Nasdaq Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com. Nasdaq’s rules governing the delisting of securities can be found in the Nasdaq Rule 5800 Series, available on the Nasdaq Web site: https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/rulebook/nasdaq/rules/nasdaq-5800-series.  

Delisting of Class A Common Stock Expected to Become Effective November 12, 2026

, /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (OTC: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings," "DDH," or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus SSP") and Orange 142, LLC ("Orange 142"), today announced its intention to voluntarily delist its Class A common stock from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") and to deregister its Class A common stock under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company has provided written notice of its intention to Nasdaq and intends to file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about November 2, 2026. 

The Company expects that the delisting of its Class A common stock will become effective ten days after the filing of the Form 25, on or about November 12, 2026, and that the registration of its Class A common stock under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act will terminate 90 days after the filing of the Form 25, on or about January 31, 2027. Following the effectiveness of the Form 25, the Company intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC to deregister the Company's securities under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and suspend its reporting obligations under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

As a result of the filing of the Form 15, Direct Digital Holdings' obligation to file certain Exchange Act reports and forms with the SEC, including certain Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, will cease. The Company will generally be relieved of all reporting obligations under the Exchange Act upon the effectiveness of the Form 15. The Company expects that the deregistration of its Class A common stock will become effective 90 days after the filing of the Form 15 with the SEC.

As previously disclosed, on October 1, 2026, the Company received a notice (the "Delist Determination") from Nasdaq indicating that based on the Company's failure to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), Nasdaq had determined to delist the Class A Common Stock and trading of the Class A Common Stock on Nasdaq has been suspended since October 5, 2026.

The Class A Common Stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets' OTC Pink "Limited Information" tier under its current symbol "DRCT" and is expected to continue to be quoted following the delisting and deregistration. The Company may discuss with broker-dealers the possibility of having its Class A common stock quoted on a higher information tier of the OTC Markets, but no decision or arrangements have yet been made in that regard. There can be no assurance that a market for the Class A Common Stock will be maintained on the OTC Markets system, and the Company's stockholders may find it more difficult to buy or sell their shares.

The determination to withdraw the Class A Common Stock from listing and registration was authorized by the Company's board of directors (the "Board") on October 20, 2026. In reaching its determination, the Board considered a number of factors, including: that trading in the Class A Common Stock on Nasdaq has been suspended since October 5, 2026; that the Class A Common Stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets, as well as its trading volume and price on the OTC Markets; that the Company did not have sufficient grounds on which to appeal the Delist Determination; the likelihood that the Company would be able to meet the listing requirements of Nasdaq or another national securities exchange at this time; that Nasdaq has not yet filed a Form 25 to complete the removal of the Class A Common Stock from listing and registration, and that a voluntary filing by the Company would provide certainty as to the timing of the delisting and deregistration process; the substantial direct and indirect costs of maintaining the registration of the Class A Common Stock and complying with the reporting and related requirements of the Exchange Act; the limited benefits to the Company and its stockholders of continued listing and registration in light of the trading suspension; and the demands that continued compliance places on management's time and the Company's resources.

About Direct Digital Holdings

Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) is an end-to-end, AI-powered advertising technology and media solutions provider. The Company combines advanced technology with award-winning media and marketing expertise to enhance reach and drive performance for brands, agencies, and publishers of all sizes. Through Orange 142, a leading digital marketing and advertising agency, the Company delivers customized, audience-focused campaigns that enable mid-market and enterprise companies to achieve measurable results across programmatic, search, social, CTV, influencer marketing, and more. The Company also provides curated access to premium digital media inventory through its proprietary media-buying platform. With expertise across high-growth sectors—including Energy, Higher Education, Travel & Tourism, and Financial Services—Direct Digital Holdings helps brands reach and engage audiences more effectively across the evolving digital media ecosystem.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. We use words such as "could," "would," "may," "might," "will," "expect," "likely," "believe," "continue," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project" and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but not all forward-looking statements include these words, including statements regarding the anticipated timing and effects of the Form 25 and Form 15 filings, the delisting and deregistration of the Company's Class A common stock, the suspension of the Company's reporting obligations, and the continued quotation of the Company's Class A common stock on the OTC market. All of our forward-looking statements involve estimates and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the information described under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Form 10-K") and subsequent periodic and/or current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this press release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions.

Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. We believe these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the ability to realize the benefit of our strategic shift to focusing on driving digital marketing spend among historical buyers of managed advertising campaigns and new enterprise customers; the restrictions and covenants imposed upon us by our credit facilities; the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future financing; our ability to secure additional financing to meet our capital needs; our ability to regain and maintain compliance with the listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market; any significant fluctuations caused by our high customer concentration; risks related to non-payment by our clients; reputational and other harms caused by our failure to detect advertising fraud; operational and performance issues with our platform, whether real or perceived, including a failure to respond to technological changes or to upgrade our technology systems; restrictions on the use of third-party "cookies," mobile device IDs or other tracking technologies, which could diminish our platform's effectiveness; unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about our industry, particularly concerns regarding data privacy and security relating to our industry's technology and practices, and any perceived failure to comply with laws and industry self-regulation; our failure to manage our growth effectively; the difficulty in identifying and integrating any future acquisitions or strategic investments; any changes or developments in legislative, judicial, regulatory or cultural environments related to information collection, use and processing; challenges related to our clients that are destination marketing organizations and that operate as public/private partnerships; any strain on our resources or diversion of our management's attention as a result of being a public company; the intense competition of the digital advertising industry and our ability to effectively compete against current and future competitors; any significant inadvertent disclosure or breach of confidential and/or personal information we hold, or of the security of our or our customers', suppliers' or other partners' computer systems; as a holding company, we depend on distributions from Direct Digital Holdings, LLC ("DDH LLC") to pay our taxes, expenses (including payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement) and any amount of any dividends we may pay to the holders of our common stock; any failure by us to maintain or implement effective internal controls or to detect fraud; and other factors and assumptions discussed in our Form 10-K and subsequent periodic and current reports we may file with the SEC.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of these assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. New factors that could cause our business not to develop as we expect emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each currently known or new factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. 

For more information, visit: https://directdigitalholdings.com.

Contacts:

Investors:
IMS Investor Relations
Walter Frank/Jennifer Belodeau
(203) 972-9200
[email protected]

SOURCE Direct Digital Holdings

 | Source: Nasdaq, Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market® (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced that the trading halt in CN Healthy Food Tech Group Corp. (Nasdaq: UCFI and UCFIW) will continue. Nasdaq has requested additional information from the company, and trading will remain halted until the company has satisfied Nasdaq’s request for information. Trading in the company’s common stock and warrants was halted on October 1, 2025 at 11:28:10 Eastern Time.

For news and additional information about the company, please contact the company directly or check under the company’s symbol using InfoQuotesSM on the Nasdaq® Web site.

For more information about The Nasdaq Stock Market, visit the Nasdaq Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com.

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Key Takeaways Nasdaq's organic growth and Financial Crime Management Technology revenues are expected to boost Q3 results.
Capital Markets Technology and Capital Access Platforms gain from higher subscriptions and new listings.
Rising expenses may pressure profitability, but share buybacks are likely to boost earnings.

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) is expected to register an improvement in both top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 22, before the opening bell.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NDAQ’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.47 billion, indicating 11.7% growth from the year-ago reported figure.

The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.02 per share. The estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 15.9%.

What Our Quantitative Model StatesOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for Nasdaq this time around. This is because the stock has the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold).

Earnings ESP: Nasdaq has an Earnings ESP of +0.98% at present. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $1.03 is pegged higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Zacks Rank: Nasdaq currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Factors to ConsiderContinued organic revenue growth, new sales and an increase in Financial Crime Management Technology revenues are likely to have aided Nasdaq’s third-quarter performance.

Non-trading revenues are likely to have benefited from improved results in Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology and Market Services businesses. Higher subscription revenues from new and existing clients and professional services fees are expected to have aided the Financial Crime Management Technology business.

Higher revenues from data center expansion, including a change in pricing structure, Calypso upfront license revenues and increased subscription revenues across all businesses are likely to have benefited the Capital Markets Technology business.

New listings, an increase in data net sales and usage and pricing, higher average AUM in exchange-traded products linked to Nasdaq indices, eVestment and Nasdaq Alternative Data sales growth are expected to have aided performance at the Capital Access Platforms division.

A rise in professional & contract services expenses, as well as technology and communication infrastructure, marketing and advertising, depreciation and amortization and regulatory, merger and strategic initiatives is expected to have increased total expenses for the to-be-reported quarter. Nevertheless, share buybacks in the to-be-reported quarter are anticipated to have boosted the bottom line.

Q3 VolumesNasdaq reported impressive volumes for the third quarter of 2026. The U.S. equity options volume increased 12.9% year over year to 1.1 billion contracts. European options and futures volume decreased 15.8% year over year to 12.8 million contracts.

Revenues per contract for the U.S. equity options decreased 25% year over year to 9 cents, while the same for European options and futures increased 20.4% to 65 cents.

Under its cash equities, Nasdaq’s U.S. matched equity volume in the third quarter, which grossed 157.5 billion shares, down 0.6% from the prior-year quarter’s level. European equity volume increased 21% year over year to $260 billion.

In the third quarter, there were 4,537 listed companies on the Nasdaq compared with 4,492 in the year-ago period. Total listings increased 6.1% year over year to 5,829.

Other Stocks to ConsiderHere are three other finance stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these also have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat.

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +13.87% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.01, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 29.5%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

CINF’s earnings beat estimates in three of the last four reported quarters and missed in one.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.94% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.41, indicating a year-over-year increase of 27.72%.

CBOE’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +11.70% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.05, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 25.9%.

ACGL’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.

New collaboration will bring Capitalization Table data to FactSet Workstation, strengthening and expanding its private markets offering for investment professionals

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet, a leading global intelligence and AI solutions provider to the financial markets, has entered into a partnership with Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), a leading provider of liquidity, capital and investment solutions for private companies and investors, to integrate Capitalization (Cap) Table data into its platform. The intelligence sourced from NPM is expected to support more informed due diligence, valuation analysis, and deal sourcing - areas where reliable, structured data has historically been difficult to obtain.

The partnership comes at a particularly relevant moment. While private markets have grown significantly over the past decade, transparency, reporting standards, and data-sharing practices have struggled to keep pace. As investment professionals across all firm types are allocating more capital to private assets, the need for accurate, structured private markets data has grown sharply.

FactSet's collaboration with NPM directly addresses this need. The integrated solution will give investment professionals a deeper insight into private company ownership structures and how financing transactions, such as new funding rounds, secondary sales, and dilutive events, affect ownership stakes and capital structure over time.

Critically, the Cap Table data sourced through NPM is supported by verifiable, auditable documentation and filings, rather than relying solely on modelled ownership estimates. This will provide financial and advisory firms with a higher degree of confidence in the data underpinning their investment and dealmaking workflows.

The NPM data also complements the private-company, funding, deal, and M&A data FactSet already provides. This enables clients to develop a more complete and connected view of private-market activity, spanning a company's early funding history through to its current ownership and capital structure.

"Private markets have grown significantly, but the underlying ownership data hasn't kept pace. As a result, firms have largely relied on modelled estimates rather than source documents. As an active secondary trading venue and private company share settlement engine, Nasdaq Private Market operates differently, working directly with the legal documentation that underpins private company ownership. The unique access to high-quality source data forms the basis of our partnership. The agreement also reflects FactSet’s ongoing commitment to expanding our private markets capabilities and ensuring clients have access to comprehensive, high-quality data across both public and private markets, all within a single platform." - said Eric Weitzman, Senior Vice President, Senior Director of Data Partnerships at FactSet.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market® (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced that trading will resume in CN Healthy Food Tech Group Corp. (Nasdaq: UCFI and UCFIW) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 19, 2026. Trading in the company’s common stock and warrants was halted on October 1, 2025 at 11:28:10 Eastern Time.

For news and additional information about the company, please contact the company directly or check under the company’s symbol using InfoQuotesSM on the Nasdaq® Web site.

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The market expects Nasdaq (NDAQ - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 22. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis exchange operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +15.9%.

Revenues are expected to be $1.47 billion, up 11.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.6% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Nasdaq?For Nasdaq, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.98%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination indicates that Nasdaq will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Nasdaq would post earnings of $0.98 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.07, delivering a surprise of +9.18%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Nasdaq appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry, CME Group (CME - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $2.98 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +11.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.71 billion, up 11.4% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for CME has been revised 0.5% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.68%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that CME will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

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Obsah:
00:23 Dopad vyšší inflace na trhy
01:44 Propad CoreWeave
03:14 Technická analýza na Nasdaq
05:41 Začátek výsledkové sezóny
06:50 Jaké akcie sledovat
08:07 Přehřátý Nasdaq

Americké technologické akcie se dostaly pod tlak a podle Matěje Vlčka nemusí být současný pokles u konce. Jedním z hlavních impulzů byla inflační data, která investory zklamala a změnila očekávání ohledně dalšího vývoje úrokových sazeb. Trh, který se předtím pohyboval poblíž historických maxim po několika letech růstu, je podle makléře na podobná překvapení obzvlášť citlivý.

Trh podle něj začal počítat s jedním zvýšením sazeb o 25 bazických bodů ještě letos a s dalším zvýšením v březnu 2027. To představuje nepříjemnou změnu zejména pro společnosti, jejichž ocenění stojí na očekávání budoucího růstu a které potřebují velké množství kapitálu. Zvlášť zranitelné jsou tedy podniky, které rychle rozšiřují infrastrukturu a financují své investice dluhem. Příkladem je společnost CoreWeave, jejíž akcie podle rozhovoru prudce oslabily poté, co firma začala usilovat o investiční rating, který by jí umožnil širší přístup k financování.

Podle Vlčka se tento tlak netýká pouze CoreWeave, ale také dalších titulů spojených s umělou inteligencí, například Micronu, SanDisku nebo Nebiusu. Jejich podnikání vyžaduje kapitál a dražší financování může zhoršovat očekávání investorů i jejich ochotu platit za budoucí růst vysoké násobky.

NASDAQ podle Vlčka ještě nenašel dno

Technický obrázek amerického technologického indexu se podle Vlčka zhoršil poté, co NASDAQ vystoupal na nová maxima a následně se otočil směrem dolů. Makléř tento pohyb popisuje jako falešný průraz. Za důležitou nejbližší úroveň považuje oblast, kde se v posledním obchodním rozpětí zobchodoval největší objem akcií. Tato úroveň může fungovat jako první podpora, její význam ale bude záviset na reakci trhu.

Pokud se index na první podpoře výrazněji neodrazí, může podle něj pokračovat níže. Pro NASDAQ proto očekává možnost další korekce v rozsahu tří až pěti procent. Jako další sledovanou úroveň uvádí přibližně 29 tisíc bodů.

To však automaticky neznamená, že by se dlouhodobý růstový trend musel definitivně obrátit. Vlček připomíná, že i po několikatýdenním poklesu může být trh na konci roku výše. Krátkodobý výhled je ale podle něj nyní méně příznivý a návrat na nová maxima v nejbližších týdnech nepovažuje za hlavní scénář.

Hotovost jako příprava na levnější nákupy

Vlček v poslední době navyšoval hotovostní pozici, aby měl prostředky k dispozici ve chvíli, kdy se na trhu objeví atraktivnější ceny. Nejde podle něj o přesvědčení, že dlouhodobý růst akcií skončil, ale o snahu reagovat na krátkodobě zhoršenou situaci.

Makléř zároveň upozorňuje, že jeho aktivní přístup nemusí být vhodný pro každého investora. Sám trh obchoduje výrazně aktivně a jeho vyšší hotovostní pozice proto nemusí být vzorem pro ty, kteří investují dlouhodobě a chtějí své akcie držet bez ohledu na krátkodobé výkyvy.

Google, Broadcom a spekulativní SoFi

Mezi tituly, které chce Vlček po uklidnění situace sledovat, patří především Google. Podle něj se na společnost v poslední době částečně zapomnělo, protože její akcie delší dobu obchodovaly spíše do strany. Druhým sledovaným titulem je Broadcom, ale u něj očekává, že jeho akcie mohou ještě zamířit níže. Třetí společností je fintechová SoFi. Zde už však makléř výslovně upozorňuje na spekulativnější charakter investice. 

Výsledková sezóna zatím důvěru nevrací

Dalším faktorem, který může ovlivnit sentiment na trhu, je výsledková sezóna. První reakce na výsledky bank byly podle Vlčka smíšené a slabší, než očekával. V kombinaci s nepříznivými inflačními daty mu zatím neposkytují důvod k přesvědčení, že korekce skončila.

Pro další vývoj NASDAQu tak podle Vlčka nebude rozhodující pouze to, kam index klesne, ale především to, jak se na jednotlivých cenových úrovních zachová. Pokud první podpora selže bez výraznější reakce kupujících, může se pokles prodloužit. Pokud se naopak objeví dostatečná poptávka, může se trh stabilizovat dříve, než dosáhne další sledované úrovně. Nejdříve chce vidět, že se index začne chovat příznivě, a teprve potom vybírat jednotlivé akcie.

Tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in capital tied up in assets used as collateral across the global financial system, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said.

Tokenizing assets such as Treasurys, equities and money market funds, along with the flow of money, could make collateral more liquid, Friedman told CNBC's Joanna Ossinger, managing editor and head of APAC Digital News, at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore.

"If you tokenize all those instruments along with the flow of money, then the collateral becomes very fluid," Friedman said.

Tokenization involves representing financial assets, such as stocks and bonds, as digital tokens that can be transferred using blockchain technology.

Friedman said institutional interest in tokenization has grown over the past year, pointing in part to the passage of the Genius Act in the U.S., which established a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

"If we can tokenize money, then we can tokenize the flow of capital," she said.

That growing institutional interest is converging with demand from retail investors, who have long sought the ability to trade around the clock, according to Friedman. The retail ecosystem "has been about 10 years ahead," she said.

The push toward 24/7 tradingMoving to a fully 24/7 market would be a major undertaking for the financial industry, Friedman said.

"The easiest part is the exchange infrastructure," she said.

Friedman said that financial institutions have traditionally had periods when markets are closed to update systems and manage risk. But operating around the clock would require those processes, including risk and collateral management, to take place continuously.

"Everything has to be real time all the time," she said.

Artificial intelligence could help financial institutions manage that transition. Nasdaq has launched a series of digital agents within its risk management platform that initially provide recommendations, Friedman said.

Over time, banks could use those agents to take more direct action, she added.

"AI is critical for 24/7," Friedman said.

Bridging crypto and traditional financeCompanies outside the U.S. are showing interest in tokenization and access to American capital markets, Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, told CNBC.

Sethi pointed to a company generating roughly $25 million in revenue that was exploring ways to access capital markets, as well as larger international companies interested in tokenization and U.S. public listings.

He said tokenization could help expand access to capital markets for companies around the world.

However, round-the-clock trading may not be suitable for everything, according to Friedman.

"Not every asset is liquid enough to support a 24/7 environment," she said. 

Still, greater connectivity across the global financial system could also open up access to asset classes that were previously out of reach for some investors, Friedman said.

Company remains focused on its transition toward commercial revenue generation and the advancement of its U.S. clinical programs  | Source: Nexalin Technology, Inc.

HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL) (the “Company” or “Nexalin”), the leader in non-invasive Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™) of the brain, today announced that it has received written confirmation from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Nasdaq confirmed that the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock was above the $1.00 per share minimum for 21 consecutive trading days, from August 31 through September 29, 2026, following the Company’s previously announced reverse stock split.

The confirmation, dated September 30, 2026, follows a decision by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”), dated September 25, 2026, granting the Company’s request for continued listing on Nasdaq. Under the terms of the Panel’s decision, the Company was required to demonstrate compliance with the bid price requirement, which it has now satisfied, and must demonstrate compliance with the minimum $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) on or before January 4, 2027.

“We appreciate the Panel’s decision and are pleased to have satisfied the bid price requirement,” said Mark White, Chief Executive Officer of Nexalin. “Our primary focus remains on the growing momentum across our business. We recently announced a distribution agreement covering Brazil and six additional South American markets, an important step in our transition toward commercial revenue generation, and we continue to advance our U.S. clinical programs, including our pivotal HALO™ Clarity clinical trial in insomnia, as we pursue FDA marketing authorization of our DIFS™ technology in the United States.”

The Company’s continued listing on Nasdaq remains subject to the terms of the Panel’s decision, including the requirement to demonstrate compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement on or before January 4, 2027 and to promptly notify the Panel of any significant events during the exception period that may affect the Company’s compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. The Panel has reserved the right to reconsider the terms of the exception. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to demonstrate compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement within the required timeframe, or that it will be able to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s other continued listing requirements.

About Nexalin Technology, Inc.

Nexalin designs and develops innovative neurostimulation products to uniquely help combat the ongoing global mental health epidemic. Nexalin’s medical devices are non-invasive and undetectable to the human body.  Nexalin products are developed to provide relief to those afflicted with mental health issues using frequency based bioelectronic medical technology. Nexalin believes its neurostimulation medical devices can penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that are associated with mental health disorders. Nexalin believes the deeper-penetrating waveform in its next-generation devices will generate enhanced patient response without any adverse side effects. The Nexalin Gen-2 15 milliamp neurostimulation device has been approved in China, Brazil, Oman and Israel. Additional information about the Company is available at: https://nexalin.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). These forward-looking statements relate to future events, future performance, or management’s current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, plans, estimates, intentions, or projections relating to the future, and are not guarantees of future performance. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact, or that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances (including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “designed to,” “positioned to,” “potential,” “targeted,” “seeking,” “continues,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “outlook,” “guidance,” or similar expressions, or the negative of such terms), are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement on or before January 4, 2027; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement and Nasdaq’s other continued listing requirements; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on Nasdaq; the Company’s planned initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet; the Company’s transition toward commercial revenue generation; the execution and anticipated benefits of its South American distribution agreement; the advancement of its U.S. clinical programs, including its pivotal HALO™ Clarity clinical trial in insomnia; the Company’s pursuit of FDA marketing authorization; and the Company’s beliefs regarding the ability of its devices to penetrate deep brain structures and the anticipated patient response and safety profile of its next-generation devices. These statements are based on Nexalin’s current expectations and assumptions as of the date hereof and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

Such risks include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to complete the financing or other transactions necessary to satisfy the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement, on acceptable terms or at all; the discretion of the Panel to reconsider, modify, or terminate the terms of the exception; the trading price of the Company’s common stock and general market conditions; the ability of the distributor under the Company’s South American distribution agreement (the “Distributor”) to meet its purchase, payment, and other contractual obligations; the Company’s or the Distributor’s ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals required to market the Company’s products in South American markets other than Brazil; market acceptance of the Company’s products and the timing and realization of commercial revenue; delays in clinical trial enrollment or completion, unfavorable clinical results, and the Company’s ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, including FDA marketing authorization; the risk that the Company’s devices, including its next-generation devices, may not demonstrate the anticipated efficacy or may be associated with adverse events; the Company’s ability to secure adequate funding on acceptable terms; and the risk that the Company’s common stock could be delisted from Nasdaq if the Company fails to satisfy the terms of the Panel’s decision. Additional risks and uncertainties are described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings the Company makes from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), available free of charge at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

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Amendment removes holder's optional redemption right on Series C Preferred Stock and supports the Company's plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements  | Source: NextNRG, Inc.

MIAMI, FL, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNRG, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXT) ("NextNRG" or the "Company"), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered, today announced an amendment to its Series C Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock that removes the holder's optional redemption right. As a result, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $9.0 million of Series C Preferred Stock issued at the initial closing to stockholders' equity, which the Company believes will support its plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements.

Series C Amendment and Expected Equity Reclassification

On September 30, 2026, the Company and the institutional investor in its Series C Preferred Stock financing amended the Securities Purchase Agreement originally entered into on August 13, 2026, and agreed to amend the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock as set forth in an amended Certificate of Designation. Under the original agreement, the Company agreed to issue and sell up to 3,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $27.2 million. At the initial closing on August 13, 2026, the Company issued and sold 1,000,000 shares, with an aggregate stated value of $10.0 million, for $9.2 million.

Upon the effectiveness of the amended Certificate of Designation, the holder's right to require the Company to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock beginning on the second anniversary of issuance will be removed; the Series C Preferred Stock will remain subject to redemption upon certain specified events. As a result, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $9.0 million, representing the carrying value of the Series C Preferred Stock issued at the initial closing to stockholders' equity, which the Company expects would increase stockholders’ equity by approximately the same amount. The final amount and accounting treatment remain subject to the completion of the Company's accounting analysis and review by its independent registered public accounting firm.

The amendment also revises certain other terms of the Series C Preferred Stock and the related financing, including the conditions for additional closings, requires the Company to obtain updated stockholder approval for the transaction, as amended, and conforms the terms to the Company's anticipated redomestication to Nevada and its recent 1-for-10 reverse stock split.

Nasdaq Compliance Plan

As previously disclosed, on September 18, 2026, the Company received a determination letter from the Listing Qualifications Staff of Nasdaq. The Company timely requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, which stayed any further delisting action pending the conclusion of the hearing process. The Company intends to present its plan to regain compliance, including the expected reclassification described above, to the Panel. NextNRG's common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "NXXT."

"We expect this amendment to strengthen our equity position as we present our compliance plan to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel," said Michael D. Farkas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NextNRG. "It also allows us to stay focused on what drives long-term value for our stockholders: deploying our AI-driven Smart Controller across microgrids and growing our energy services business."

A complete description of the amendment, including the amended Certificate of Designation, is included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2026, available at www.sec.gov and investors.nextnrg.com.

About NextNRG, Inc.

NextNRG, Inc. (NextNRG) is Powering What’s Next by deploying its AI-driven Smart Controller, a proprietary AI technology that continuously optimizes how energy is generated, stored, and consumed. The Company deploys the controller within microgrids at commercial, healthcare, municipal, industrial and federal sites, and at a utility scale through the Next Utility Operating System®.

NextNRG also sells EV chargers, is advancing wireless in-motion charging, and operates one of the nation’s largest on-demand mobile fueling fleets through EzFill.

To learn more, visit www.nextnrg.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement describing NextNRG’s goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions, or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Words such as “expect,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the outcome of the Nasdaq hearing and the Company’s ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements; the effectiveness of the amended Certificate of Designation and the Company’s redomestication to Nevada; the final accounting treatment of the Series C Preferred Stock, including the completion of the Company’s accounting analysis and review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm; and risks related to NextNRG’s business and macroeconomic and geopolitical events. These and other risks are described in NextNRG’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

NextNRG’s forward-looking statements involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by NextNRG. Although NextNRG’s forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of NextNRG, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by NextNRG. Except as required by law, NextNRG undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact
NextNRG, Inc.
Sharon Cohen
[email protected]

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Rezolve Ai presents its strategy, growth drivers and full agentic commerce stack to investors today at Nasdaq MarketSite, with live product demonstrations; investors can register here to join online.Rezolve Ai's US AI Visibility Study 2026 finds that 97 of America’s 100 largest retailers publish no way for an AI agent to check out.Management will outline Rezolve Ai’s commercial progress, operating priorities and growth strategy as the Company demonstrates its full platform for the agentic commerce economy.
NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV), a global leader in agentic commerce and AI-powered customer engagement, today hosts its Investor Day at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. Management will give investors and analysts the first comprehensive presentation of how Rezolve Ai's commerce, data and payments capabilities combine into a single platform for the agentic economy. The event is open to in-person and online attendees, who can register here.

To mark the event, Rezolve Ai today publishes the US AI Visibility Study 2026, which examines how the leading AI assistants present 2,047 US companies to consumers. The companies span every member of the S&P 500, all of the NRF Top 100 retailers, 60 large private companies, 362 consumer brands and more than 1,000 other US retailers and listed companies.

The study finds that one in four of these companies is never named by OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity or Gemini, including nearly one in five members of the S&P 500. AI assistants name companies most often while consumers browse, yet 97 of America’s 100 largest retailers publish no way for an AI agent to check out, including 13 that turned automated visitors away. Additionally, most LLMs build their answers almost entirely from third parties, with a company's own website accounting for just 1.5% of the sources AI cites, and visibility differs from one assistant to the next.

“Every era of commerce has had a gatekeeper. For twenty years it was the search engine. Today it is the AI agent, and it is deciding which brands a customer hears about before they ever reach a store,” said Daniel M. Wagner, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Rezolve Ai. “This research should be a wake-up call to every boardroom in America. The companies that win the next decade of commerce will be the ones that give AI something it can trust and transact with, and that is precisely what Rezolve Ai was built to provide.”

Rezolve Ai’s platform is designed to enable merchants to supply AI assistants with trusted answers drawn from their own catalog, live pricing and availability. Its agent-ready APIs are designed to help those assistants find products and complete purchases directly. Its commerce-trained brainpowa models interpret shopper intent, while Rezolve Commerce and agentic checkout convert that intent into a sale. Rezolve Pay supports payment optimization, and Rezolve Reward helps drive customer engagement and repeat purchasing.

Rezolve Ai takes the platform to market through three growth engines that reinforce one another: an expanding product suite, distribution through Microsoft, Google, TCS and Tech Mahindra, and the licensing of the data, intelligence and payment rails beneath it to platforms, banks and payment networks.

Investor Day Focus
At Investor Day, management will present Rezolve Ai’s strategy, market opportunity, commercial model and growth drivers. The presentation will focus on the Company’s platform, strategic partnerships, product roadmap, customer adoption, operating discipline and path toward long-term profitable growth. Live demonstrations will show how trusted data infrastructure, proprietary commerce intelligence, auditable agent workflows, customer engagement, transactions and payments connect across the platform.

“I founded Rezolve Ai to give digital commerce what the best stores have always had: an assistant who understands the customer and closes the sale,” said Wagner. “A decade later, AI agents are becoming the largest sales force commerce has ever known, and Rezolve Ai is the infrastructure backbone they run on. Today investors will see a business that has proven it can scale and is now turning that scale into profitability.”

Event details
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Nasdaq MarketSite, New York City
Schedule: Networking breakfast from 9:00 a.m. EDT; opening remarks and live webcast from 9:45 a.m. EDT, concluding at approximately 1:00 p.m. EDT
Registration: Investors and analysts can attend in person or online and should pre-register at edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/hz8x6poa
Materials: The live webcast, replay and presentation materials will be available on Rezolve Ai's investor relations website at investor.rezolve.com

About the US AI Visibility Study 2026
The study analyzed how OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini, each with web search enabled, respond to unbranded consumer questions about the markets of 2,047 US companies drawn from six public lists, including the S&P 500 and the NRF Top 100. Fieldwork took place between September 23 and October 5, 2026. Full results and methodology are available at aeo-audit.rezolve.com/us.

About Rezolve Ai
Rezolve Ai is the infrastructure backbone powering AI-driven commerce for merchants, financial institutions, hyperscalers and technology companies. Its Brain Suite platform helps retailers, brands and financial institutions transform how consumers search, engage and transact across digital channels.

Rezolve Ai's proprietary brainpowa™ models are purpose-built for commerce, while TraceWare™ is designed to provide transparency and accountability across agentic AI workflows. Together, Rezolve Ai's technology enables enterprises to deploy AI that can engage customers, understand intent, support transactions and operate safely at scale.

Headquartered in London with operations across North America, Europe and Asia, Rezolve Ai partners with leading global enterprises to power the future of commerce through AI that sells. Learn more at rezolve.com.

Media contact
Urmee Khan, Group Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Rezolve Ai:
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Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements about Rezolve Ai’s product plans, platform capabilities, strategic partnerships, market opportunity, growth strategy, profitability, Investor Day presentations and matters described in the U.S. AI Visibility Study 2026. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those described in Rezolve Ai’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Rezolve Ai undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a leading AI-driven, tech-enabled cybersecurity solutions provider, today announced that it has received a letter, dated October 1, 2026, from the Hearings Office of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC confirming that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(1), the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, as required by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel’s decision letter dated September 9, 2026.

The October 1 letter confirms that the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(1). Nasdaq staff’s compliance worksheet, referenced in the letter, states that on August 28, 2026 the Company effected a 1-for-8 reverse stock split and that, since then, the Company’s bid price has closed above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days. The Company’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CYCU.

The September 9, 2026 Panel decision granted the Company’s request for continued listing subject to demonstrating bid-price compliance on or before September 11, 2026. The October 1 letter confirms that condition has been met.

In application of Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A), the Company will be subject to a Discretionary Panel Monitor for one year from October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027. If the Company fails to maintain compliance with any continued listing requirement during that period, Nasdaq staff will issue a delist determination letter, and the Company will not be permitted to submit a plan of compliance or receive additional time from staff to regain compliance. The Company may request a hearing, which the Nasdaq Hearings Department would promptly schedule. The Hearings Panel will consider the Company’s compliance history in any such decision.

“Nasdaq’s letter confirms that we met the bid-price condition in the Panel’s decision,” said Kevin Kelly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cycurion. “The common stock continues to trade on Nasdaq. We understand the monitor, and meeting Nasdaq’s listing standards has been, and remains, a priority for the Company.”

About Cycurion, Inc.

Based in McLean, Virginia, Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) is a forward-thinking provider of IT cybersecurity and AI solutions, committed to delivering secure, reliable, and innovative services to clients worldwide. Specializing in cybersecurity, program management, and business continuity, Cycurion harnesses its AI-enhanced ARx platform and expert team to empower clients and safeguard their operations. Along with its subsidiaries, Axxum Technologies LLC, Cloudburst Security LLC, and Cycurion Innovation, Inc., Cycurion serves government, healthcare, and corporate clients committed to securing the digital future. More info: www.cycurion.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, including during the Discretionary Panel Monitor period through October 1, 2027; the continued listing and trading of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; the operations and prospective growth of the Company’s business; and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Cycurion and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to maintain a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share and to satisfy Nasdaq’s other continued listing requirements; the fact that, during the Discretionary Panel Monitor period, any failure to maintain compliance will result in a delist determination without the opportunity to submit a plan of compliance or obtain additional time from Nasdaq staff; the outcome of any hearing that may follow such a determination; the effect of the reverse stock split on the market price, trading volume, and liquidity of the Company’s common stock; volatility in the Company’s stock price; any potential legal proceedings; and the future performance of the Company’s stock. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K filed by Cycurion with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cycurion anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions, and expectations to change. Cycurion assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Cycurion’s plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.

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Mutual subscribers can analyze the Nasdaq eVestment-sourced manager products available under their Nasdaq eVestment subscription using Aapryl's skill attribution, factor, and scoring analytics.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Aapryl, an institutional analytics platform for investment manager evaluation, today announced a data relationship with NasdaqeVestment. Mutual subscribers can now view the NasdaqeVestment-sourced manager products covered by their subscription within Aapryl and analyze them using Aapryl's skill attribution, factor, and scoring analytics.

As institutional investors increasingly seek access to more manager data, the challenge is not simply obtaining information but determining what it says about a manager's ability to deliver repeatable results. The new relationship between Aapryl and NasdaqeVestment brings together the institutional manager data investors already rely on with Aapryl's proprietary analytics, helping investors assess whether performance reflects repeatable manager skill rather than market or style exposure.

Within the Aapryl platform, NasdaqeVestment-sourced funds are evaluated through the same methodology Aapryl applies to its existing manager universe. This includes style-adjusted benchmarks designed to capture persistent style effects, skill attribution that separates security selection from tactical timing, the Aapryl Score, and factor exposure analysis.

"Institutional investors have trusted NasdaqeVestment's data for years. By making that data available through Aapryl, mutual subscribers can move from performance reporting to skill reporting and see, clearly and quantifiably, what is driving manager performance," said David Andrade, General Manager, Aapryl. "As the volume of investment data continues to grow, the ability to translate that information into meaningful, forward-looking insights is becoming increasingly important."

"Institutional teams have more manager data than ever, and the harder question is what it tells them about how a manager is likely to perform going forward," said Daniel Brickhouse, VP, Head of NasdaqeVestment. "Making NasdaqeVestment data available within Aapryl gives mutual subscribers another way to interrogate that data, inside the research process they already run."

The capability is available now within the Aapryl platform to firms that subscribe to both Aapryl and NasdaqeVestment. Investment teams can apply Aapryl's consistent analytical framework to the managers they already track without disrupting their existing research process.

The announcement comes during Xponance's 30th anniversary year. Aapryl was first developed using the firm's own internal manager selection methodology, which has a 30+ year track record.

To learn more about Aapryl, visit: https://www.aapryl.com/

About Aapryl LLC
Aapryl, a subsidiary of Xponance Inc., is a leading fintech platform that empowers institutional investors with advanced analytics to evaluate asset manager skill and improve portfolio construction outcomes. Aapryl has a Manager Diagnostic analytical tool for investment managers that isolates the impact of a manager's active decisions to provide insight into how they might perform going forward — distinguishing true skill from market-driven performance. Aapryl was first developed using parent company Xponance's own internal manager selection methodology, which has a 30+ year track record of success. For more information on Aapryl, please visit us at www.aapryl.com, or for more information on Xponance please visit us at www.xponance.com.

About Nasdaq eVestment™
NasdaqeVestment is a leading institutional intelligence and analytics platform that connects asset managers, asset owners, and investment consultants across public and private markets. As part of Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), NasdaqeVestment empowers institutional investment teams to make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions by delivering trusted data, market insights, and purpose-built workflows across the investment lifecycle. With the industry's most comprehensive database of institutional strategies, investors, and professionals, NasdaqeVestment brings transparency and efficiency to manager research, due diligence, fundraising, and distribution. Our data, analytics, benchmarks, and engagement tools help clients uncover opportunities, evaluate performance, and strengthen relationships across the institutional investment community. To learn more about NasdaqeVestment, visit www.nasdaq.com/solutions/evestment.

NasdaqeVestment™ is a trademark of Nasdaq, Inc.. All rights reserved. Nasdaq makes no representation or warranty with respect to this communication or such content and expressly disclaims any implied warranty under law. At the time of publication, the information herein was believed to be accurate, however, such information is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, solicitation, invitation, inducement, promotion, or offer for the purchase or sale of any investment product, nor shall this material be construed in any way as investment, legal, or tax advice, or as a recommendation, reference, or endorsement by Nasdaq.

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Key Takeaways NDAQ launched an agentic AI environment in Calypso to automate trading, risk and collateral workflows.NDAQ's Financial Technology revenues rose 16% to $539 million in Q2 2026, supporting its growth outlook.Nearly half of surveyed firms cited manual intervention in post-trade operations as a key challenge. Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) is expanding its financial technology capabilities by launching an agentic AI environment within its Nasdaq Calypso platform to help financial institutions automate capital markets and treasury workflows.

The new environment allows clients to connect AI agents to trading, risk management, and collateral workflows while maintaining control of their data. Its first capability is a natural-language assistant that enables users to query platform data, documentation and other information, potentially reducing manual work and improving productivity.

The launch addresses a growing need for automation across financial markets. Nasdaq and Acuiti found that nearly half of respondents cited manual intervention as a challenge in post-trade operations, while 56% said that failing to adopt AI or machine learning in clearing could leave them behind competitors.

Broader adoption of AI-enabled Calypso capabilities could increase the value of Nasdaq's Financial Technology offerings, support client retention and create additional technology revenue opportunities. Nasdaq's Financial Technology business generated $539 million of revenue in the second quarter of 2026, up 16% year over year, while the company expects medium-term Financial Technology revenue growth of 10-14%.

Nasdaq's AI expansion could become another potential growth driver for its Financial Technology business. While the launch strengthens Calypso's capabilities, its financial benefits will depend on adoption and monetization. Investors should track client uptake and any impact on Financial Technology revenue growth.

What About Its Peers?Nasdaq's peers, like Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE - Free Report) and London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEGY - Free Report) , are also expanding AI capabilities across financial-market technology.

ICE launched its AI-powered ICE Compass platform in June 2026, expanding its AI capabilities and providing fixed-income traders with AI-powered pre-trade analytics and pricing insights. This strengthens ICE's technology offering across institutional trading workflows.

LSEG is also expanding its AI strategy through AI-enabled Workspace tools and an MCP server that allows customers to connect AI assistants and agents with London Stock Exchange's data. More than 150 customers had connected or were onboarding to its MCP server as of April 2026. This supports greater automation across financial-market operations.

NDAQ’s Price PerformanceShares of NDAQ have gained 5.6% in the past year, outperforming the industry.

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NDAQ’s OvervaluationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 20.16X, higher than the industry average of 19.36X.

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Estimate Movement for NDAQThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nasdaq’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 19.3% and 13.2%, respectively.

The consensus estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings has remained unchanged over the past 30 days.

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The consensus estimate for NDAQ’s 2026 and 2027 revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 12.6% and 7.9%, respectively.

NDAQ stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ([email protected]) or Marc Ackerman ([email protected]) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

Common stock commenced trading on OTCID under FLZH; OTCQB application pending; Nasdaq continued listing hearing scheduled for October 6, 2026 New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2026) - Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FLZH) (the "Company") today provided an update regarding the trading of its common stock, its application to the OTCQB market, its upcoming Nasdaq continued listing hearing, and the status of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. OTC Trading and OTCQB Application On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Company's common stock commenced trading on the OTCID market under the symbol "FLZH.

A covered call ETF paying a 17% annual distribution should be quietly destroying its own NAV, yet this Nasdaq-focused fund keeps defying that logic in a way that forces a closer look at how it actually works.

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There’s nothing inherently wrong with a high distribution, but an ETF can’t manufacture economic returns simply by paying shareholders more. On the ex-distribution date, its NAV falls by the amount distributed, all else being equal. If the strategy can’t earn enough through stock appreciation, dividends and option premiums to replenish those payouts, the share price can gradually erode.

That’s especially important with covered call ETFs. Selling calls against a fast-moving growth index such as the Nasdaq-100 can generate substantial premiums, but it can also be particularly expensive in terms of forgone upside. The very technology stocks generating all that volatility are also capable of rallying rapidly through the calls’ strike prices.

That’s why the TappAlpha Innovation 100 Growth & Daily Income ETF (TDAQ) caught my attention. Its current distribution rate is 17.58%, yet over its short history, the fund hasn’t merely maintained its NAV while making those payouts. It has actually produced a slightly higher total return than a long-only Nasdaq-100 ETF.

How TDAQ Generates a 17% Yield TDAQ starts with familiar exposure. It obtains its Nasdaq-100 allocation through the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), giving shareholders exposure to many of the largest nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq. The income overlay is where things become more unusual.

TDAQ generally sells Nasdaq index call options with zero days to expiration (0DTE) options. These contracts expire on the same trading day they’re written. Rather than, say systematically overwriting 100% of its portfolio with one-month ATM calls (like QYLD does) and potentially watching the Nasdaq rally through its strike for weeks, TDAQ repeatedly resets its option exposure. Each new trading session gives the strategy another opportunity to select a strike based on current market conditions and collect additional premium.

Once each day’s call expires, TDAQ retains its underlying Nasdaq-100 exposure overnight without the previous day’s option continuing to cap its gains. That’s potentially important because a meaningful portion of equity-market returns can occur outside regular trading hours. The strategy still sacrifices upside when the Nasdaq rallies sufficiently during the trading day. There is no way around that fundamental covered call trade-off. But the daily reset means the upside cap isn’t continuously hanging over the portfolio for weeks at a time.

TDAQ Has Somehow Stayed Ahead Despite those higher costs and the upside surrendered through its 0DTE calls, TDAQ has managed to remain slightly ahead so far. TDAQ currently has a 17.58% distribution rate. That income comes at a price, though. Its 0.83% expense ratio consists of a 0.68% management fee plus 0.15% in acquired fund fees and expenses.

According to Testfolio, over the 1.05-year period ending Sept. 21, 2026, TDAQ produced a 30.57% cumulative total return with distributions reinvested.  The Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) returned 29.65%. The margin isn’t enormous. Still, it’s an interesting result given the structural hurdles. TDAQ had to overcome its 0.83% expense ratio and the opportunity cost of repeatedly selling calls, while simultaneously funding a 17.55% distribution rate. Risk-adjusted results were similarly close. TDAQ posted a Sharpe ratio of 1.24 versus 1.19 for QQQM over the period.

There’s also an interesting potential tax angle. TDAQ’s latest Section 19(a)-1 notice estimated that 100% of its distribution consisted of return of capital (ROC). ROC is generally not immediately taxable. Instead, it reduces the shareholder’s adjusted cost basis, potentially deferring taxes until the position is eventually sold. Once basis reaches zero, subsequent ROC distributions generally become taxable capital gains. That characterization is only an estimate. Section 19(a)-1 notices are preliminary, and investors need to rely on Form 1099-DIV for the final tax treatment.

I still wouldn’t choose TDAQ over QQQ solely because it happened to outperform over one year. For someone accumulating wealth and reinvesting every distribution, the cheaper long-only ETF has a major structural advantage and preserves all of the Nasdaq-100’s upside. But TDAQ has so far managed to distribute roughly 17% annually without the NAV decay I would normally expect from such an aggressive payout. Whether its 0DTE strategy can keep doing that through a full market cycle is what I’d watch next.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of September 15, 2026, short interest in 3,862 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 18,116,572,644 shares compared with 18,212,067,019 shares in 3,860 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of August 31, 2026. The mid-September short interest represents 3.55 days compared with 3.52 days for the prior reporting period.

Short interest in 1,654 securities on The Nasdaq Capital MarketSM totaled 4,404,738,050 shares at the end of the settlement date of September 15, 2026, compared with 4,373,853,400 shares in 1,655 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.76 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.61.

In summary, short interest in all 5,516 Nasdaq® securities totaled 22,521,310,694 shares at the September 15, 2026 settlement date, compared with 5,515 issues and 22,585,920,419 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 2.96 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 2.86 days for the prior reporting period.

The open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security reflect the total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale is generally understood to mean the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale that is consummated by the delivery of a security borrowed by or for the account of the seller.

For more information on Nasdaq Short interest positions, including publication dates, visit
https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/short-interest
or http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp.

About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.     

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