The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. reported fourth quarter net income of $17.1 million in 2005, down from the $17.8 million third-quarter net income but double that of the previous fourth quarter net income of $7.4 million in 2004.
“2005 was a highly successful year for NASDAQ, both as a stock market and as a public company,” commented NASDAQ’s CEO, Robert Greifeld. “Our financial performance was exceptional, with strong fourth quarter earnings growth.”
Greifeld also made clear NASDAQ’s 2006 priorities, stating that it planned to complete INET integration; increase market share of US equity trading and company listings; and raise the value of our proprietary market data products.