Nasdaq profit falls 8% on higher expenses, charges

(Reuters) - U.S. exchange operator Nasdaq Inc reported an 8% drop in third-quarter profit, hit by higher expenses and restructuring charges.Net income attributable to Nasdaq fell to $150 million (£117 million), or 90 cents per share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30, from $163 million, or 97 cents per share, a year earlier. [https://reut.rs/32FN0ot]Operating expenses at the New York-based company climbed about 15% to $406 million. Nasdaq said it incurred a pre-tax restructuring charge of $30..