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NASDAQ first founded
In 1971, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) begins trading, with median quotes for 2,500 over-the-counter securities. -
NASDAQ Workstation
NASDAQ Workstation, a PC-based platform, gives traders a faster tool and greater flexibility in customizing their service -
NASDAQ Internation Service enables world-wide participation
Introduction of the NASDAQ International Service enables firms and investors around the globe to participate in the trans-Atlantic NASDAQ network during European trading hours. -
www.NASDAQ.com beings operating
The NASDAQ Web site - www.NASDAQ.com - begins operating, quickly becoming one of the most visited investor sites on the Internet. -
NASDAQ and Hong Kong Market Set Alliance
In conjunction with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, NASDAQ announces a partnership to provide investors worldwide information about their respective markets on a new, joint Internet service. -
First Annual Reports
NASDAQ distributes its first annual report to shareholders, issuers, employees and other key constituencies for the year ended December 31, 2001 -
NASDAQ wins public offerings
NASDAQ wins Google's landmark initial public offering in August and 147 others in 2004 -
NASDAQ transfers the OTCBB and the OTC securities to NASD
NASDAQ transfers the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) business and the trade reporting of all other Over-the-Counter (OTC) securities to NASD. This development helped facilitate corporate structure changes related to NASDAQ achieving exchange status. -
NASDAQ receives unanimous SEC approval
NASDAQ receives unanimous SEC approval in January to operate as a national securities exchange, allowing NASDAQ to take the final steps needed to complete its seperation from the NASD. -
NASDAQ becomes first U.S. exchange to open an ofice in Beijing, China
In December, NASDAQ becomes the first U.S. exchange to open an office in Beijing, China
