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Nasdaq

nasdaq
Noun

Nasdaq is a proper noun referring to a specific global electronic marketplace. Because it is a unique entity, it is used as a singular proper noun and does not have a plural form in standard usage.

In financial discourse, the term is often used metonymically to refer to the Nasdaq Composite index. When a speaker says "the Nasdaq is up today," they are referring to the performance of the index rather than the exchange entity itself.

Meanings

Nounnasdaq

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, an American electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities.

The tech giant's shares are traded on the Nasdaq.

Examples

Business

Tech stocks on the Nasdaq are seeing a significant rally today.

Business
Business

The Nasdaq is known for being heavily weighted toward technology companies.

Trivia

Many startups prefer the Nasdaq over the New York Stock Exchange.

Business

The Nasdaq Composite index provides a broad view of the tech sector.

Trivia

The market crashed and took the Nasdaq down with it.

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