New York Stock Exchange: Milestones And Longevity
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What has been the longest-listed company on the NYSE?
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Ford Motor Company
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Con Edison
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US Steel
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General Electric
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Browne & Company is the oldest company listed on the NYSE. It was first listed on the NYSE in 1999, but when was it founded?
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1850
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1825
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1800
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1775
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A. 1775Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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David Granger has the longest service membership as a New York Stock Exchange Member. When did he become a member?
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1916
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1926
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1936
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1946
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A. 1926Explanation
David Granger became a member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1926.Rate this question:
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When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 100?
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January 12, 1886
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January 12, 1896
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January 12, 1906
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January 12, 1916
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A. January 12, 1906Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 1,000?
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November 14, 1942
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November 14, 1952
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November 14, 1962
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November 14, 1972
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When did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first close over 10,000?
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March 29, 1979
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March 29, 1989
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March 29, 1999
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March 29, 2009
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A. March 29, 1999Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 million?
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1886
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1896
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1906
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1916
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A. 1886Explanation
In 1886, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first exceeded 1 million.Rate this question:
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When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 10 million?
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1919
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1929
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1939
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1949
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A. 1929Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 100 million?
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1982
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1984
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1986
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1988
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A. 1984Explanation
In 1984, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first went over 100 million.Rate this question:
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When did stock share trading volume for the NYSE first go over 1 billion?
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1997
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2000
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2003
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2006
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A. 1997Explanation
In 1997, the stock share trading volume for the NYSE first went over 1 billion.Rate this question:
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