What is New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which dates back to 1792, is the largest stock exchange in the world based on the total market capitalization of its listed securities. It was the first formalized stock exchange established in the United States.

What is the NYSE & why is it important?

With humble beginnings under a buttonwood tree in Manhattan, the NYSE is now a landmark that epitomizes Wall Street. Today, the NYSE lists the most important publicly-traded American companies and is still seen as the premier venue for stock trading.

What is NYSE Euronext?

On April 4, 2007, the NYSE Group completed its merger with Euronext, the European combined stock market, thus forming NYSE Euronext, the first transatlantic stock exchange. Wall Street is the leading U.S. money center for international financial activities and the foremost U.S. location for the conduct of wholesale financial services.