New York Stock Exchange

Updated: October 10, 2008

Chris Browne takes you to the floor of the NYSE, the leading stocke exchange in the world. It all started in 1792, when traders met under a tree to share bits of companies. The NYSE now trades 1.5 BILLION shares and involves millions of people each day.

If you want to own a piece of a company through stocks, the NYSE might have a part-- see how it all comes together.


High Tech History

The floor has come a long way since traders met under a tree to exchange stocks

 

Before the Bell

A sneak peek before the exchange opens. You'll have to move quickly to keep up with Chris!

 

NYSE 101

A trader explains how the stock exchange is like a grocery store

 


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