The Nasdaq Composite has reported its best third quarter since 2020, surging 16.7%, alongside its strongest September performance since 2010, amid robust investor confidence. The Nasdaq 100 Index also marked a positive close, up 0.28%, reinforcing optimistic market sentiment despite fluctuations in E-mini Nasdaq futures. Furthermore, in a move to modernize trading, Nasdaq has submitted a rule change to permit tokenized trading for listed equities, signaling a progressive shift in its operations.