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NasdaqGS - NasdaqGS Real Time Price. Currency in USD
| Open | 58.08 |
| Prev Close | 58.02 |
| Bid | 58.25 x 400 |
| Ask | 58.40 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 58.03 - 58.45 |
| 52wk Range | 39.72 - 58.50 |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
| Market Cap | 454.3B |
| P/E Ratio (ttm) | 27.76 |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| Volume | 14,965,348 |
| Avg Vol (3m) | 31,535,092 |
| Dividend & Yield | 1.44 (2.48%) |
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