Nasdaq will amend its rules to expedite the delisting of poorly performing companies. Previously, regulators closely monitored severe market volatility and manipulation allegations in micro-cap stock trading. According to a plan approved by the SEC on Wednesday, Nasdaq-listed companies whose securities maintain a market value below $5 million for 30 consecutive days will face immediate suspension and delisting with limited appeal opportunities. This stricter standard is expected to impact the m

Nasdaq will amend its rules to more quickly delist poorly performing companies; previously, regulators closely monitored the intense market volatility of microcap stock trading and allegations of manipulation. According to a plan approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, Nasdaq-listed companies whose securities market value falls below $5 million for 30 consecutive days will face immediate suspension and delisting, with limited opportunities for appeal. This stricter standard is expected to impact the microcap and penny stock markets; regulators have previously issued warnings about "pump-and-dump" fraud schemes using advanced technology. In its approval document, the SEC stated that because low-priced, low-market value stocks require less capital to manipulate, they are more susceptible to market manipulation or severe volatility.