Nasdaq reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products. The company has been expanding outside its market-sensitive core activities of trading and listing to products that help traders navigate compliance requirements and safeguard against financial crimes.

Nasdaq reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products. Net profit attributable to the company, on an adjusted basis,

Nasdaq reported higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by increased demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products, which still fell short of some analysts' expectations.