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Wall Street laid down
Wall Street was laid down along the line of the stockade -
Investment market born in the US
After refinancing the Revolutionary War debt 80 million dollars in bonds were issued. (first major bonds in the US) Thus the investment market was born. -
The New York Stock and Exchange Board Established
After the buttonwood agreement the The New York Stock and Exchange Board was created. -
The Great Fire
The Great Fire of New York hit the NYE&EB moving them temporarily. -
Telegraph Invented
When the telegraph was invented it became easier for brokers and investers to communicate. -
The Civil War hits the stock market
When the Civil War started the NYSE stopped trading between sides. -
Name Change
The New York Stock and Exchange Board changes it's name to the New York Stock Exchange. -
Abe Lincoln Assination
Abe Lincolns assasination closes the stock market for 2 weeks. -
Gold Speculation
Gold speculation slows the stock maket. -
NYSE Clearing House
The New York Stock Exchange Clearing House is esablished making the transfer of securities from broker to broker quicker. -
The NYSE moves
The New York Stock Exchange packs up and moves. (not to its current location) -
NYSE Closes its doors
World War I causes the NYSE to close its doors and not reopen them for 4 and a half months. -
Black Tuesday
DIJIA falls 12%- 16 million stocks hastily sold. -
AMEX created
Started in New York City mutual organization, previously named the New York Curb Exchange, AMEX was established. -
The NASDAQ is created
virtual stock exchange is established. -
Buttonwood Agreement Signed
Twenty Four stock brokers met under a buttonwood tree and signed. This marked the beginging of the investment community. -
Black Monday
Program trading may have been the reason for 'Black Monday' -
NASDAQ crash
global recession causes a one day NASDAQ crash. -
One Day Crash (NYSE)
Dow Jones down 7.7% -
Flash Crash
Dow Jones drops 1,000 points
