Nasdaq and Snap Inc. reported strong financial performances in their first-quarter earnings. Nasdaq's revenue exceeded estimates due to robust demand for its financial technology products, which are extensively utilized by traders and investors. On the same day, Snap Inc. surpassed Wall Street's expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth, attributed to significant improvements in its advertising system. Snap also projected a revenue increase of up to 18% for the current quarter, signaling confidence in the sustained impact of its advertising overhaul. Additionally, Snap's daily active users reached 422 million, contributing to a surge in its stock price.