Nasdaq Reports Strong Q3 Earnings on Trading and Software Revenues

Bull markets are generally good times for the stock exchanges. Unfortunately, bull markets can't last forever. Likewise, stock trading is generally a mature market, and its growth potential is relatively limited.

So the challenge for an exchange manager like Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has been to find additional sources of revenue that have more growth potential than what it currently manages. In its third-quarter earnings report released last week, management provided an update on performance, as well as some strategic and business updates that address how the company is tackling this challenge.

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