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Live Updates UBS Bullish on Tech 4 hours ago While UBS has a bearish view on the broader stock market, the firm remains bullish on pockets of tech. Most recently, UBS analysts have upgraded shares of AI-powered data analytics platform Palantir Tech (Nasdaq: PLTR) to “buy” from “neutral” with a $180 price target.

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The SIP has been undeniably good for the public. By consolidating all the best prices, it protected investors, reduced trading costs and complexity. That, in turn, arguably improved liquidity, helping attract more companies to U.S. public markets.

The Opening Cross is Nasdaq's method for setting the day's starting stock prices, ensuring fair and transparent trading for market participants.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index led major U.S. stock indexes higher during Wednesday afternoon trading as traders looked for reasons to discount the AI-related selloff seen two days ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 255 points,

With an organic net revenue growth of 12% and an EBITDA margin of 58%, Nasdaq achieves a powerful Rule-of-40 score of 70% for 2025. That tops the 46% average for software peers, a 51% average for information services peers, and a 57% average for diversified financials peers.