Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q3 Results Fuel Margin Driven Stock Rally

Nasdaq came into Q3 2026 with a premium reputation as the data and market plumbing giant, and the stock already pricing in years of solid execution. The latest report just added fuel. Shares rose 7.5% to about $103 after the release, even as headline revenue was around $1.5 billion and diluted earnings per share were close to $1.04. Profitability stood out. Net income from ongoing operations was in the mid-$500 million range and free cash flow over the past twelve months was roughly $2.3...