New york session
You're referring to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)!
The New York Stock Exchange, also known as the "Big Board," is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization of its listed companies. It is located at 11 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
Here are some key facts about the NYSE:
- History: The NYSE was founded in 1792 as the New York Stock & Exchange Board. It was renamed the New York Stock Exchange in 1817.
- Listed companies: The NYSE is home to over 2,400 listed companies, including many of the world's largest and most well-known corporations, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Johnson & Johnson.
- Trading hours: The NYSE is open for trading from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
- Market capitalization: The NYSE has a market capitalization of over $22 trillion, making it the largest stock exchange in the world.
- Index: The NYSE is home to several major stock market indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the S&P 500, and the NYSE Composite Index.
- Trading floor: The NYSE trading floor is a physical location where brokers, traders, and market makers buy and sell securities. It is known for its iconic "floor brokers" who use hand signals and shouting to execute trades.
- Electronic trading: In addition to the physical trading floor, the NYSE also offers electronic trading platforms, allowing investors to trade securities remotely.
- Regulation: The NYSE is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is subject to strict rules and regulations to ensure fair and orderly markets.