Nasdaq, Other Trading Exchanges to Meet With Gov. Abbott About Potential Move to DallasGov. Abbott's office was in talks with Nasdaq and other exchanges last month about moving data centers to DallasPublished November 10, 2020 • Updated on November 10, 2020 at 7:32 am Gov. Greg Abbott will welcome representatives from major stock exchanges, including Nasdaq, to Austin on Nov. 20.
According to a report by The Dallas Morning News, the meeting is part of Texas's bid to be the top choice if the exchanges make good on their threats to move their trading platforms out of New Jersey.
Last month, the Dallas Morning News reported that Gov. Abbott's office was in talks with Nasdaq and other exchanges about moving data centers, which power billions of dollars in trades on Wall Street each day, to Dallas.
“Texas continues to be the premier economic destination in the country, attracting more leading businesses than any other state," spokeswoman Renae Eze told the Dallas Morning News. “The governor looks forward to meeting with Nasdaq and showcasing Texas' business-friendly environment, skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and low taxes, all of which foster greater economic growth in the Lone Star State.â€
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