Nasdaq Slips 1.09% Amid 471st-Ranked Volume, Q2 Earnings Rise 13%

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) closed August 1, 2025, down 1.09% to $95.17, with a trading volume of 0.27 billion, ranking 471st in market activity. The decline occurred amid mixed market conditions and sector-specific developments. Nasdaq reported second-quarter net income of $452 million, with net revenue rising 13% year-over-year to $1.3 billion, driven by strong performance across all divisions. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, payable September 26 to shareholders of record by September 12. Additionally, mid-month open short interest in Nasdaq-listed stocks totaled 13.79 billion shares as of July 15, reflecting ongoing market positioning.

Recent corporate actions included the extension of CME Group’s exclusive license for Nasdaq-100 futures through 2039, reinforcing long-term partnerships. The firm’s Agentic AI Workforce initiative in its compliance solutions was highlighted as a strategic innovation. Thomson Reuters Corp. joined the Nasdaq-100 Index, replacing ANSS, signaling shifts in index composition. Nasdaq’s Q2 earnings exceeded estimates, with 24% EPS growth and a 13% revenue increase, while full-year expense guidance was slightly revised upward.

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