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Judge Rules Microsoft A Monopoly On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On April 3, 2000, a federal judge ruled that Microsoft Corporation violated federal antitrust laws.
Silver Prices Collapse As Hunt Brothers Currency Fails On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 27, 1980, the price of silver collapsed by 33% in a single day after the Hunt brothers’ plan to corner the global silver market failed.
S&P 500 Hits Dot-Com Bubble Peak On This Day In Market History
Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On March 24, 2000, the S&P 500 reached its dot-com bubble peak.
Barron's Calls Dot-Com Bubble Top On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2000, the Barron’s cover story “Burning Up” called the peak of the dot-com bubble just 10 days after the Nasdaq hit its top.
Walmart, Johnson & Johnson Join Dow Jones Industrial Average On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.
Dow Hits 2009 Financial Crisis Low On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit its lowest point of the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009.
NYSE Shuts Down For 11 Days In 1933 On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 3, 1933, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.4% on its last day of trading before the New York Stock Exchange shut down for 11 days. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed the day at 53.84.
The Original Glass-Steagall Act Is Passed On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1932, the first Glass-Steagall Act was passed by Congress. Where The Market Was The S&P 500 was trading at 8.26 and the Dow closed the day at 82.09.
Rogue Derivatives Trader Nick Leeson Confesses To Massive Losses On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.
Junk Bond Bank Drexel Burnham Lambert Goes Bankrupt On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened In 1990, the parent company of investment bank and junk bond firm Drexel Burnham Lambert filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
WWE Admits Pro Wrestling Is Performance, Not Sport, On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Feb. 10, 1989, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) admitted professional wrestling is a performance rather than a sports competition.
The Parker Brothers Sell 'Monopoly' On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? In 1935, the Parker Brothers began sales of “Monopoly,” a now-global pastime. Where Was The Market? The Dow averaged $103.70 throughout February, while the S&P 500 averaged $8.98.
National City Bank Of New York Defies Fed Orders, Lends To Speculators On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Feb. 3, 1929, National City Bank of New York announced it would be lending $25 million to stock market speculators.
This Day In Market History: AOL-Time Warner Reports Largest Loss Of Any Public Company Ever
Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2003, AOL and Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX), which had merged in 2000, announced the largest annual loss of any public company in history.
Apple Unveils Original iPad On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2010, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPad.
The Albanian Ponzi Schemes Collapse On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On Jan. 25, 1997, a series of huge Ponzi schemes in Albania simultaneously collapsed. Where Was The Market? The S&P 500 was trading at 765.02 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 6,660.69.
Herbert Hoover Creates The Reconstruction Finance Corp. On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1932, President Herbert Hoover created the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
Alan Greenspan Issues Dot-Com Bubble Warning On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Jan. 20, 1999, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan issued a historic warning to Congress about stock market valuations.
The Infamous Robert Froelich Dot-Com Bubble Interview Came On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.
Surgeon General First Warns Of Smoking Hazard On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On Jan. 11, 1964, the U.S. government issued its first health warning against cigarettes. Where Was The Market: The S&P 500 traded around 76.45 and the Dow traded near 766.08.
This Day In Market History: Apple Introduces The iPhone
Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date.
This Day In Market History: Granville Warns Investors To 'Sell Everything!'
Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On Jan. 6, 1981, Joe Granville warned his newsletter readers to “Sell everything!” Where The Market Was: The Dow closed at 1,004.69 and the S&P 500 traded at 138.12.
Business Magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt Dies On This Day In Market History
Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day 133 years ago, Cornelius Vanderbilt, the world’s richest man, died. Where The Market Was: Vanderbilt's death predated both the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.