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The First Signs of Stock Trading
Throughout the 1600s, European companies would send ships to other foreign lands, take their resources and come right back to their original country. Investors could essentially gamble on ships returning, by investing a certain amount in a ship. If the ship returned, they would make a lot more money than they invested. -
The NYSE is Created
On May 17, 1792, the Buttonwood Agreement was signed, meaning that the New York Stock Exchange was created. -
One of the Best Years Ever for the Stock Market
In 1915, the stock market was booming. The Dow Jones went up 81.7% over the year, which is one of the best we have ever seen. -
Stock Market Reaches an All Time High In the USA
In early 1929, before the Great Depression, the stock market was doing better than it had ever done before. It was the highest thet the US had ever seen and would see until the 1960s. -
The Stock Market Suffers a Major Crash
On October 24, 1929, the stock market crashed fast due to failing banks. This created the Great Depression. -
The NASDAQ is Created
On February 4, 1971, the NASDAQ was created. At that time, they were strictly based in the USA, but as time has progressed, they've extended their reach all over the world. -
Watergate Scandal Causes Crash
The Watergate scandal had a massive effect on the stock market. It went down a lot, but quickly came back up. -
Ronald Reagan is Elected
During Reagan's tenure as president, from 1981-1989, the stock market booms for the most part, but ends up crashing as he had one foot out the door, in 1987. -
The Stock Market Crash of 1987
On October 19, 1987, the stock market crashed and most people were fearing another recession, similar to the Great Depression. This was not the case however, as the market rebounded faster than ever before. The following day, the market posted a 102.27 point gain, the highest that has ever been seen before. -
Current Bull Market Begins
Since 1987, the stock market has been very strong, besides for a few minor crashes like the crash in 2008. This is the best the market has every day. Every day we increase, we reach levels that we've never seen before -
First Major Crash of the 21st Century
On September 29, 2008, the stock market suffered a major crash because congress rejected the Bank Bailout Bill. -
Bitcoin Reaches the Top
Bitcoin became a viral sensation during late 2017 and reached stock prices of $13,850.40 leading the cryptocurrency wave that died very quickly. -
Canada Legalizes Cannabis
On October 15, 2018, Canada legalized cannabis, causing a major jump in Canadian cannabis companies like Canopy Growth Corp and Tilray. -
Ford Takes Big Hit
Ford recently came out with their fourth quarter profit, and it was not as good as Wall Street predicted it would be. Their stock dropped 5.43% recently. -
First Data Corporation Reaches Deal Fiserv Inc.
First Data Corporation and Fiserv Inc. just reached a huge deal. Both companies work in the technology sector and it is unclear what the deal is for at this point. First Data Corporation's stocks are up 20.18%