Stock market History

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          Stock market history


The stock market is a financial marketplace where publicly traded companies' stocks are bought and sold. The history of the stock market can be traced back to the late 1700s, when the first stock exchange was established in Philadelphia.


In the early days of the stock market, trading was done through a physical exchange, where buyers and sellers would gather to buy and sell stocks. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was established in 1792, and it quickly became the most prominent stock exchange in the United States.


The stock market saw steady growth throughout the 19th century, as more and more companies began to go public and raise capital through stock offerings. The market experienced a number of booms and busts, including the panic of 1873 and the crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression.


The stock market experienced a period of growth and stability following World War II, as the economy boomed and more and more people invested in the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), an index of the 30 most important stocks in the market, reached 1,000 points for the first time in 1972.


However, the stock market experienced a period of volatility in the 1970s and 1980s, as rising inflation and interest rates led to a number of market crashes. The market saw another period of growth in the 1990s, as the dot-com boom led to a surge in technology stock prices.


The stock market saw a significant decline in the early 2000s, as the dot-com bubble burst and the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to a decline in investor confidence. The market experienced a slow recovery in the mid-2000s, but it was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a severe recession.


The stock market has experienced a period of growth since the end of the recession, and it has reached new highs in recent years. The DJIA reached 20,000 points for the first time in 2017 and 30,000 points in 2020.


In recent years, technology companies have played a significant role in the stock market's performance, with the FAANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google) leading the market's growth. The market also faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a sharp decline in the market in early 2020, but it also led to a strong rebound.


The stock market is an important part of the economy and it is closely watched by investors, traders, and economists around the world. It will continue to play a key role in the global economy for the foreseeable future.


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