Nasdaq Aims to Strengthen Regulations Amid Challenges Faced by Numerous Small IPOs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 12 2025
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Source: Barron's
Nasdaq's IPO Discretion: The Nasdaq stock exchange is seeking greater authority to reject initial public offerings (IPOs) following a series of small IPOs that performed poorly after their launches.
Regulatory Actions: In recent months, regulators have suspended a dozen new Nasdaq stocks due to concerns over potential market manipulation.
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