This Day In Market History: May 20 — Benzinga
On this day in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were officially granted a patent for their design for blue jeans. Where The Market Was: The blue jeans patent predates both…
This Day In Market History: May 19 — Benzinga
On this day in 2001, Apple, Inc. AAPL+3.19%+ Free Alertsopened its first retail stores. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 11,301.74. The S&P 500 traded at 1,291.96. What Else…
This Day In Market History: May 18 – Benzinga
On this day in 2012, Facebook, Inc. FB+3.86%+ Free Alertsheld its highly anticipated IPO. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 12,369.38. The S&P 500 traded at 1,295.22. What…
This Day In Market History: May 17 — Benzinga
On May 17, 1792, the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement laid the groundwork for the New York Stock Exchange. Where Was The Market: The Dow and S&P 500 weren’t introduced…
This Day In Market History: May 13 – Benzinga
On this day in 1950, Diners Club issued its first credit cards. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 217.61. The S&P 500 traded at 18.18. What Else…
This Day In Market History: May 12 — Benzinga
On this day in 1927, German central banker Hjalmar Schacht restricted margin loans issued for stock market speculation. Where The Market Was: The Dow traded at around 2,632. The S&P 500…
This Day in Market History: May 10
On May 10th, 1837 Banks in New York suspend withdrawals as the Panic of 1837 intensifies. The panic would last roughly 7 years, unemployment would rise as high as 25%…
This Day in Market History: May 9 – Begin to Invest
On May 9th, 1901 the attempt to corner the market of Northern Pacific Railroad by E.H. Harriman reaches its climax as J.P Morgan is also desperately buying shares to avoid…
This Day In Market History: English Channel Tunnel Connects France To England — Benzinga
On May 6, 1994, the English Channel tunnel opened to streamline rail transfers between England and the Continent. Where Was The Market? The S&P 500 traded around 447.82, and the Dow…
This Day In Market History: Panic Of 1893 Crashes Stock Market — Benzinga
On this day in 1893, U.S. stocks suffered their worst intraday loss in history at the time. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 30.02. What Else Was…