New York Stock Exchange: Milestones And Longevity

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New York Stock Exchange: Milestones And Longevity - Quiz

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1.

What has been the longest-listed company on the NYSE?
- A.
  
  Ford Motor Company
- B.
  
  Con Edison
- C.
  
  US Steel
- D.
  
  General Electric
Correct Answer
B. Con Edison

Explanation
Con Edison has been the longest-listed company on the NYSE. This means that it has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for the longest period of time compared to the other options.

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2.

Browne & Company is the oldest company listed on the NYSE. It was first listed on the NYSE in 1999, but when was it founded?
- A.
  
  1850
- B.
  
  1825
- C.
  
  1800
- D.
  
  1775
Correct Answer
D. 1775

Explanation
Browne & Company, the oldest company listed on the NYSE, was founded in 1775. This means that it has a long history and has been in operation for over two centuries. It was first listed on the NYSE in 1999, but its founding dates back to 1775.

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3.

David Granger has the longest service membership as a New York Stock Exchange Member. When did he become a member?
- A.
  
  1916
- B.
  
  1926
- C.
  
  1936
- D.
  
  1946
Correct Answer
B. 1926

Explanation
David Granger became a member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1926.

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4.

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 100?
- A.
  
  January 12, 1886
- B.
  
  January 12, 1896
- C.
  
  January 12, 1906
- D.
  
  January 12, 1916
Correct Answer
C. January 12, 1906

Explanation
On January 12, 1906, the Dow Jones Industrial Average first closed over 100. This means that the combined value of the stocks in the index exceeded 100 for the first time on that date. This milestone is significant because it indicates the overall growth and strength of the stock market at that time.

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5.

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 1,000?
- A.
  
  November 14, 1942
- B.
  
  November 14, 1952
- C.
  
  November 14, 1962
- D.
  
  November 14, 1972
Correct Answer
D. November 14, 1972
6.

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 10,000?
- A.
  
  March 29, 1979
- B.
  
  March 29, 1989
- C.
  
  March 29, 1999
- D.
  
  March 29, 2009
Correct Answer
C. March 29, 1999

Explanation
On March 29, 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average first closed over 10,000. This means that on that particular day, the average of the stock prices of the 30 major companies listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average exceeded the 10,000 mark. This milestone was significant as it reflected the overall strength and growth of the stock market at that time.

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7.

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 million?
- A.
  
  1886
- B.
  
  1896
- C.
  
  1906
- D.
  
  1916
Correct Answer
A. 1886

Explanation
In 1886, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first exceeded 1 million.

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8.

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 10 million?
- A.
  
  1919
- B.
  
  1929
- C.
  
  1939
- D.
  
  1949
Correct Answer
B. 1929

Explanation
In 1929, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first went over 10 million. This suggests that prior to 1929, the trading volume did not reach this significant milestone.

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9.

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 100 million?
- A.
  
  1982
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1986
- D.
  
  1988
Correct Answer
B. 1984

Explanation
In 1984, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first went over 100 million.

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10.

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 billion?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  2006
Correct Answer
A. 1997

Explanation
In 1997, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first went over 1 billion.

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New York Stock Exchange: Milestones And Longevity

What has been the longest-listed company on the NYSE?

Browne & Company is the oldest company listed on the NYSE. It was first listed on the NYSE in 1999, but when was it founded?

David Granger has the longest service membership as a New York Stock Exchange Member. When did he become a member?

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 100?

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 1,000?

When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 10,000?

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 million?

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 10 million?

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 100 million?

When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 billion?