Nasdaq's diversification pays dividends, but valuation demands caution 👀💸; Stripe bolsters merchant of record capabilities with Lemon Squeezy acquisition 🤝💰

FinTech is Eating the World, 26 July

Hey Everyone,

Good morning & happy Saturday! We’re finishing another great FinTech week on the weekend but boy it’s worth the wait 😤 Today we’re going to look at Nasdaq whose diversification pays dividends, but valuation demands caution (breaking down their latest Q2 2024 financials, what they mean & whether Nasdaq is worth your time & money in 2024 + a bonus deep dive into this financial powerhouse), and Stripe that just bolstered their merchant of record capabilities with Lemon Squeezy M&A (what it’s all about & why it makes sense + more bonus reads on Stripe inside). Let’s just jump straight into the fascinating stuff 🌶

Nasdaq's diversification pays dividends, but valuation demands caution 👀💸

Earnings time 🤑 Finance giant Nasdaq's NDAQ 0.00%↑ Q2 2024 results showcase a company successfully executing on its strategy to diversify beyond traditional exchange operations and into higher-growth financial technology solutions.

Nevertheless, everything isn’t rainbows and unicorns and investors must pay close attention to a few key things.

Let’s take a closer look at this, uncover everything that matters, and see whether Nasdaq stock is worth your time and money in 2024.