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Adena

American

[uh-dee-nuh] / əˈdi nə /

adjective

of or relating to a prehistoric Native American culture centered in the Ohio River Valley and noted for its distinctive burial mounds and artistry.

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In favor of ending quarterly reporting: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says the costs of quarterly reporting discourages companies from going public, to the detriment of everyday investors.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Earlier Thursday, Intuit also announced a shakeup to its board, appointing ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman as new members, effective Aug. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

The Grave Creek Mound itself was constructed by members of the mound-building Native American Adena culture, which existed from about 500 B.C.E. to 100 C.E.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023

The move comes as Nasdaq tries under CEO Adena Friedman to reshape itself as a major player in the financial technology industry.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2023

The Hopewell, too, built mounds, and like the Adena seem to have spoken an Algonkian language.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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