What is the New York Stock Exchange?

The New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE, nicknamed " The Big Board ") is an American stock exchange in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies at US$30.1 trillion as of February 2018.

When was the NYSE founded?

In 1792, NYSE acquires its first traded securities. In 1817, the constitution of the New York Stock and Exchange Board is adopted, it had also been established by the New York brokers as a formal organization. In 1865, New York Gold Exchange was acquired by the NYSE. In 1867, Stock tickers were first introduced.

How much is a share of X stock?

One share of X stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.73. How much money does United States Steel make? United States Steel (NYSE:X) has a market capitalization of $6.26 billion and generates $20.28 billion in revenue each year.

What were the first shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange?

The Bank of North America, along with the First Bank of the United States and the Bank of New York, were the first shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1817, the stockbrokers of New York, operating under the Buttonwood Agreement, instituted new reforms and reorganized.