History

The New York Stock Exchange traces its origins to 1792, when 24 New York City stockbrokers and merchants signed the Buttonwood Agreement. This agreement set in motion the NYSE’s unwavering commitment to investors and issuers.
Now NYSE Euronext welcomes the historic American Stock Exchange into the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group.
Originally called the "curb market" because its brokers traded outdoors in the street, the Amex has been at the forefront of the U.S. financial markets over the course of two centuries.
Learn more about the American Stock Exchange’s long and colorful history. (pdf)
NYSE Euronext Merger
The historic combination of NYSE Group and Euronext in 2007 marked a milestone for global financial markets. It brought together major marketplaces across Europe and the United States whose histories stretch back more than four centuries. The combination was by far the largest of its kind and the first to create a truly global marketplace group.
Discover how NYSE Euronext grew to become the global marketplace of today. NYSE Euronext CorporateTimeline (pdf).