Nasdaq raises quarterly dividend by 28% to 32 cents a share

Nasdaq Inc. said Thursday it is raising its quarterly dividend by 28% to 32 cents a share. The new payment will be made June 24 to shareholders of record as of June 10. Shares were not yet active in premarket trade, but have gained 12% in the year so far, while the S&P 500 has gained 1%.

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