NASDAQ Stock Market

New York, United States

NASDAQ is a global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities. It is known for being home to many technology companies and serves as a platform for trading stocks. The exchange uses an electronic system to facilitate trading, making it one of the largest stock exchanges by market capitalization in the world.

CCI Score

44.20

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Publication of Nasdaq Global Human Rights Practices Statement

Nasdaq released a comprehensive Global Human Rights Practices Statement, reaffirming its commitment to international human rights standards, responsible workplace practices, and ethical business conduct by referencing frameworks such as the UN Declaration of Human Rights, ILO principles, and various UN conventions. The document emphasizes non-discrimination, diversity, inclusion, and supply chain accountability.

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NASDAQ Stock Market is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JUN

27

2024

Publication of Nasdaq Global Human Rights Practices Statement
73.78

Nasdaq released a comprehensive Global Human Rights Practices Statement, reaffirming its commitment to international human rights standards, responsible workplace practices, and ethical business conduct by referencing frameworks such as the UN Declaration of Human Rights, ILO principles, and various UN conventions. The document emphasizes non-discrimination, diversity, inclusion, and supply chain accountability.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 10

By formally publishing its Global Human Rights Practices Statement, Nasdaq demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding labor rights and human rights standards in its operations worldwide. The document outlines robust policies against discrimination, promotes diversity and inclusion, and reinforces ethical treatment within its workforce as well as its supply chain. This proactive stance is in line with anti-fascist and progressive values, meriting a positive score.

PDF Nasdaq, Inc. Global Human Rights Practices Statement
MAY

15

2024

Nasdaq Launches AI-Powered Market Surveillance
72.91

Nasdaq has introduced an AI-driven feature in its market surveillance technology to enhance investigations of insider trading and market manipulation. The new system streamlines investigation processes, reducing time by 33% and bolstering regulatory oversight across global markets.
+80

Technology and Services Impact

April 10

By integrating generative AI into its surveillance system, Nasdaq is enhancing its capability to detect and investigate market abuses such as insider trading and manipulation. This measure promotes transparency and regulatory accountability, strengthening fair market practices and upholding the integrity of the financial system against authoritarian financial misconduct.

Nasdaq Embraces AI to Combat Insider Trading and Market Manipulation
JAN

14

2021

Nasdaq Suspends Political Donations
52.24

Following the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, Nasdaq announced that its Political Action Committee will suspend political contributions for several months and halt contributions to any elected officials who voted to object to the Electoral College certification. This move is presented as an effort to align their funding practices with democratic values and reinforce an anti-authoritarian stance.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 10

Nasdaq's decision to suspend its Political Action Committee donations, particularly halting funds to officials who objected to the Electoral College certification, is an anti-authoritarian move that seeks to ensure that financial support is not directed toward individuals undermining democratic processes. This proactive stance against political extremism supports anti-fascist and progressive values.

CME, Nasdaq, Cboe Suspend Political Donations
JAN

13

2021

Nasdaq PAC Reforms: Pausing Donations After Capitol Attack
52.23

Following the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Nasdaq’s Political Action Committee announced it will pause political donations for several months and will halt contributions to elected officials who voted to object to the Electoral College certification.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 10

Nasdaq's decision to pause its PAC's donations—especially halting contributions to officials who objected to democratic processes—signals a clear stance against supporting authoritarian or far-right agendas. This move aligns with democratic values and is a positive indicator of anti-fascist political behavior.

Nasdaq Issues Statement on Political Action Committee Donations
NOV

11

2019

Nasdaq Advances AI Surveillance for Market Integrity
23.22

Nasdaq announced the deployment of advanced AI deep learning and transfer learning technologies to enhance its US market surveillance capabilities. Developed in collaboration with its Market Technology business and Machine Intelligence Lab, the system aims to detect unusual trading patterns, manipulation, and potential financial misconduct, thereby reinforcing market integrity.
+40

Technology and Services Impact

April 10

The adoption of advanced AI and deep learning for market surveillance represents a constructive use of technology aimed at upholding transparency and fairness in financial markets. By enhancing the detection of potential abusive trading practices, Nasdaq is contributing to ethical business practices that help safeguard market integrity—a positive move from an anti‑authoritarian perspective.

Nasdaq using AI deep learning for US market surveillance
JUL

27

2010

Nasdaq Acquires Smarts Group to Enhance Market Surveillance
-9.16

Nasdaq OMX Group agreed on July 27 to acquire Smarts Group, a well-established leader in market surveillance technology. The deal is aimed at bolstering Nasdaq’s market technology business by integrating advanced tools intended to monitor and root out illegal trading practices across global exchanges.
-40

Provision of Repressive Technologies

April 10

The acquisition expands Nasdaq's capabilities in deploying surveillance technology—a tool that, despite its role in ensuring market integrity, carries inherent risks due to its potential for abuse if applied in a repressive manner. From an anti-fascist perspective, normalizing and expanding such surveillance technologies can set a precedent that may be co-opted for authoritarian purposes, even though its current usage is regulatory.

Nasdaq Deal Puts Surveillance in Spotlight