The major indices are solidly higher at midday. Earnings are rolling in and driving individual share prices. Many companies, as usual, are reporting results that are above expectations and that is lifting the overall mood, this as a relative quiet period in the Middle East is underway. Crude oil is at $76 per barrel and the yield on the 10-year note is at 4.64%.

Nasdaq Inc. is a provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information, and public company services. It operates in three segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services.

Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.

Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.