NDAQ
Morning bell, earnings edition
Nasdaq is set to host its Q1 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 AM ET on April 23. Translation: the company’s about to step up to the mic and tell investors how the quarter went, which is usually where the real story lives anyway.
Why you should care
A scheduled earnings call isn’t just corporate housekeeping. It’s the moment Wall Street starts sniffing for clues on trading activity, listings, market services, and whether management sounds confident or a little too polished for comfort.
The market’s favorite tea leaf reader
Investors will be listening for:
- how Q1 actually came in versus expectations
- any fresh commentary on growth in the solutions business
- hints about whether deal flow and market activity are holding up
If management sounds upbeat, the stock can get a little extra spring in its step. If the tone turns cautious, even a decent quarter can feel like a shrug in a blazer.
Big picture: the call itself isn’t the catalyst — the numbers and guidance are. But this is the point where Nasdaq either keeps the growth narrative humming or forces investors to zoom in on what’s not quite clicking.