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London Stock Exchange (LSE)
The London stock exchange was thought of and executed in the early year of 1698. However, in 1801, the modern stock exchange is formed and it is the first stock exchange in London and the world. Since its introduction, London exchange has always been recognized and on top of their game. It has been the place of market for many public companies in Europe and also for many companies in continents elsewhere. It ranks 4th on the list of stock exchanges with a market capitalization of $3.6 trillion. -
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
The New York stock exchange was originally formed and thought of in the year of 1792, in that year 24 brokers agreed to trade for commission. The modern stock exchange was created in 1817 where they created a formal organization naming it, “New York Stock & Exchange Board”. The stock exchange closed in 2001 because of the 9/11 attack. This stock exchange dominates the list of stock exchanges as it ranks 1st with an amazing market capitalization of $13.4 trillion. -
Toronto Stock Exhange (TSX)
The Toronto stock exchange was originally formed in the year of 1852 where businessmen in Toronto met up. However, no trades were occurring at this point, the official start of Toronto stock exchange happened in the year of 1861. It is Canada's largest stock market, and is one of the reasons why Toronto is claimed as 7th strongest financial sector in world. It ranks 8th with a market capitalization of $2.2 trillion. -
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)
Previouslty known as Osaka Stock exchange, it is the main stock exchange on Japan. In 1980's TSE had become world's largest securities exchange, but its rank dropped by 1990's due to regional economy decline. By 20th century, TSE owned 90 percent of all securities transaction in Japan. Along with HKEx, it is one of the largest stock market exchange in Asia. It ranks 3rd with a market capitalization of $3.8 trillion. -
Hong Kong Exchange (HKEx)
Formerly named Association of Stockbrokers in Hong Kong. It was renamed in 1914. HKEx is the largest stock exchange market in Asia, and one of the leading stock market in the world. Since its reformation in 1914 it's market capitalism has increased and contributed into the China's economy to make it the Second largest economy. HKEx stands at 7th rank with a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion. -
1920's Stock Market Boom
With World War I's victory, there was a huge economic shift in the U.S.A and its allies. With industiral revolution, everyone was earning a lot of money. People found the stock market a great way to make more money. More and more people started investing money into the stock market, and this caused the stock prices to go high. At this time, the stock mamrket was at its best condition. -
1929 Stock Market Crash
The crash made the public very unsettled and there were crowds outside New York stock exchange, Toronto stock exchanges and other stock exchanges. Eventually, the market came back to normal; however, Black Tuesday will be remembered as the most devastating day for stock exchanges. -
1929 Stock Market Crash
In the year of 1929, the famous and unfortunate day of Black Tuesday occurred. On that day, the markets crashed after the roaring 20s. Throughout the 1920s, the stock market was peaking and many people gained trust in it. However, in 1929, the stock market crashed and it made people feel poor. This led the goods demand to decline, and stocks couldn’t be sold to earn money. By the time 1932 came around, the prices were at the bottom, 80% lower from their highs in the 20s. -
NASDAQ
NASDAQ was founded in 1971, where it emerged and introduced the era of all electronic trading buying and selling stocks online. NASDAQ primarily started in U.S.A., but it quickly grew and people across the world shoed interest into it. Therefore in 2007, NASDAQ merged with OMX to create a global company. Today it is the second largest stock exchange with a market capitalization of $3.9 trillion. -
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
Shanghai Stock Exchange is another stock market exchange under China's governance. It bases it's devolepment on the principle of "legistlation, self-regulation, and standardization". Shanghai Stock Exchange is 6th largest stock market with a market capitalization is $2.7 trillion, standing behind Euronext with a market cap. of $2.9 trillion. -
2008 Stock Market Crash
Just like the crash of 1929, this crash devastated the markets. The decline started in 2007 where the stock market was lowering; however, people didn’t make much of it. In 2008 however, the price started declining really quickly and it caused the stocks to hit their lowest decline in history.
