If you mention stocks or the stock exchange, most people today know what you are referring to, even if they do not deal in stocks themselves or trade. The New York Stock Exchange has a long and rich history with a birth that began in the mid 1700’s. In the late 1700’s, the United States began looking for ways to increase investments, boost the economy, and engage people. 1792, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) acquired its first traded securities and the now global giant was born. The Birth of the NYSE The 24 brokers who signed the trade securities…
History of the Stock Exchange
