The OTC Market
The over-the-counter market, or OTC market, includes securities known as “unlisted stock.” This unlisted designation means these stocks are not…
NASDAQ: The Exchange that Launched 1,000 Tech Companies
It was the first of its kind, operating in a way that hadn’t been seen before. For generations, stock markets…
NYSE’s Whitney Scandal
Though the exchange is highly respected, it’s seen scandal. Perhaps none have been as central as when NYSE president Richard…
History of the New York Stock Exchange
The NYSE, with the distinction of being the oldest stock exchange in the United States, is housed in a 36,000-square-foot…
The Open Outcry Trading System
The long-standing tradition of the open outcry trading system is the one portrayed by movies and TV shows, where we…
The New York Stock Exchange
More than 200 years ago, a group of twenty-four Wall Street merchants signed a document called the Buttonwood Agreement. The…
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA, protects U.S. investors by making sure that the entire American securities industry functions honestly…