Bloomberg Talks Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman Talks Earnings Season
Jan 29, 2026
Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq who guides the exchange’s tech-forward strategy. She discusses Nasdaq’s strong quarter and listing growth. She explains why big companies are switching to Nasdaq and the role of index inflows in passive ownership. She reflects on concentration risks amid AI-driven gains and the differences between today’s winners and the dot-com era.
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Why Companies Move To Nasdaq
- Nasdaq attracts innovative companies across industries, not just pure tech names.
- Index ownership, market quality, and marketing support make Nasdaq appealing for large transfers.
Index Power Helps Listed Firms
- Nasdaq's index business gives it passive ownership stakes that benefit listed companies.
- That ownership plus market quality and promotional assets creates long-term support for issuers.
Emphasize Your Innovation Story
- Companies should highlight their innovation story when considering a listing move.
- Use market quality and marketing assets to amplify your brand as an innovative growth company.