[Nasdaq Plans to Accelerate Inclusion of Large IPOs in Index] Odaily Planet Daily News – Nasdaq is set to introduce a series of new rules, including speeding up the process for newly listed large companies to be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index. This move aims to reduce the waiting time for companies to join this flagship stock index. As high-valuation tech companies like SpaceX and OpenAI prepare for IPOs, the exchange operator is seeking to expedite the IPO process. Nasdaq's Global Index Solutions head, Lilia, stated that Nasdaq is considering rule adjustments to ensure that newly listed large companies and companies transferring exchanges can be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index without waiting for a year or longer. Nasdaq announced that the new rules, including a "fast-track inclusion" mechanism, will take effect on May 1, though most adjustments are expected to impact index components starting in June. (Jin10)