From Spice Trades to Silicon Valley: The Evolution of the U.S. Stock Market

The video explores the history of stock markets, focusing on the US. It begins with the Dutch East India Company, the first public corporation, and moves to the establishment of the Philadelphia and New York Stock Exchanges. The video discusses the 1929 crash and the Great Depression's impact, highlighting the stock market's risks. It concludes with the growth of stock markets, including the NASDAQ, emphasizing technological advancements and economic recovery.

Explain the significance of the New York Stock Exchange in the context of global stock markets.

What does the term 'The Roaring '20s' refer to in relation to the stock market?

What is the NASDAQ and how did it change the stock market landscape?