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2000
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First Global Index Launches
On February 7, the S&P Global 100 Index launches as the first equity stock index covering global companies. This index is a collaboration of the NYSE, Standard & Poor's, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Deutsche Borse.
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Dow's Biggest Point Jump
March 16
The DJIA experiences its largest one-day point gain - 499.19 points - to close at 10,630.60.
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Decimal Pricing Begins
On August 28, the NYSE begins trading stocks in decimal price increments in a seven-stock pilot program. The first decimal-priced trade takes place at 9:30:09 a.m. in FedEx Corporation stock.
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New Trading Room
October 20
A new trading facility opens at 30 Broad Street. The new trading room features re-designed trading posts and the latest in market-data display technology. The trading room closed in February 2007.
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NYSE Direct+®
October 21
The Exchange launches NYSE Direct+®, an automatic execution service, in a pilot program. NYSE Direct+ provides immediate automatic execution of limit orders up to 1,099 shares at the published NYSE quote.
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First NYSE Exchange - Traded Fund
The NYSE introduces the first equity product that tracks the S&P Global 100 Index -- the iShares S&P Global 100 Exchange Traded Fund (NYSE-listed IOO).
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2001
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Volume tops 2 billion
January 04
Volume of trading on the NYSE exceeded 2 billion shares for the first time on this day, when 2.129 billion shares changed hands. This record-volume day followed the previous day's 1/2-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Fed Reserve, which lowered the fed funds rate to 6 percent.
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Trading in Fractions Ends
January 29
Decimal pricing of all NYSE stocks is fully implemented, ending the practice of trading in eighths and sixteenths of a dollar, used for more than two centuries.
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Unlisted Trading Privileges
July 01
NYSE begins trading three non-NYSE-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the basis of unlisted trading privileges, known as “UTP,” which are rights granted to securities exchanges under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to trade securities listed on any other national exchange.
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Terrorist Attacks on WTC
On September 11, terrorist attacks destroy the World Trade Center. The NYSE closes for four days -- its longest closure since 1933 -- and reopens on Sept. 17, setting a record volume of 2.37 billion shares.
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Dow's Biggest Point Slide
September 17
The DJIA plummets 684.81 points, closing at 8,920.70 - its steepest point decline in a single day.
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2002
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NYSE OpenBook®
January 24
NYSE OpenBook® launches, a new market information product that provides off-floor market participants a view of the buy and sell interest in all NYSE-listed securities beyond the best bid and offer.
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Sarbanes Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act , which aims to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures, goes into effect.
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2003
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NYSE Composite Index® Relaunched
NYSE Composite Index® is relaunched using revised methodology and a new base value of 5,000. The revised index provides investors with a better tool to measure NYSE market performance.
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NYSE LiquidityQuote
NYSE LiquidityQuote launches in a 28-stock pilot, disseminating executable, sizable quotes outside of the best bid or offer. Investors and market professionals can use this product to find greater market size and depth.
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Rule 500 Eliminated
October 30
NYSE eliminates Rule 500, allowing a listed company’s board of directors to make the determination on the voluntary delisting of its securities.
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New Listed Company Governance Standard
On November 4, the SEC approves the NYSE’s new corporate governance standards for listed companies, requiring boards of NYSE-listed companies to have a majority of independent directors, and requiring that nomination, compensation and audit committee consist solely of independent directors.
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NYSE Concludes Governance Changes
The NYSE concludes a far-reaching reorganization of its corporate governance, ensuring greater transparency and independence of NYSE board members. The Exchange’s new governance features a fully independent Board of Directors; a Board of Executives composed of constituent representatives to advise on NYSE marketplace issues; an autonomous Chief Regulatory Officer; and separation of the CEO and Chairman roles.
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2004
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NYSE Files to Expand Automatic Trading
August 02
On August 2, the NYSE files to expand the NYSE Direct+® system. If approved by regulators, limits will be eliminated on the size, timing, and types of orders that can be submitted via Direct+, significantly increasing the level of purely electronic trading at the NYSE.
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2005
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Highest price paid for membership
December 01
Highest price paid for NYSE membership -- $4,000,000.
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NYSE Hybrid MarketSM
December 15
NYSE Hybrid Market is launched, creating a unique blend of auction and electronic trading. NYSE Hybrid Market provides customers with more choices and greater flexibility in accessing the superior liquidity and best prices of the NYSE marketplace.
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Seat Sales End
December 30
In anticipation of the NYSE’s transformation into a publicly held company, member seat sales officially end and are replaced by the sale of annual trading licenses.
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2006
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NYSE and ArcaEx Merge
On March 7, the NYSE Group, Inc., a for-profit, publicly-owned company, is formed out of the merger of the New York Stock Exchange and Archipelago Holdings, Inc. The merger is the largest-ever among securities exchanges up to this time.
NYSE Group, Inc. Corporate Family Tree (pdf)
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Trading in NYX Stock Begins
March 8
Shares of the newly formed NYSE Group begin trading under Ticker Symbol NYX.
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NYSE Group Acquires MatchPoint Trading, Inc.
July 17
NYSE Group acquires a new crossing system, MatchPoint Trading, Inc., a financial services technology company specializing in call market trading and technologies.
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NYSE Group Buys Ownership Stake in Marco Polo Network
September 18
This acquisition provides an electronic platform for global investors to trade equities and derivatives listed on emerging market exchanges.
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New Options Trading Platform
October 10
NYSE Arca Options fully launches, offering automatic executions for customer and broker dealer options orders.
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NYSE Group Completes Acquisition of SIAC from Amex
November 01
SIAC (Securities Industry Automation Corporation) is wholly acquired by NYSE Group, Inc.
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New Bond Trading Platform
November 10
NYSE Group launches its next generation bond trading platform, NYSE BondsSM and begins trading the unlisted debt securities of NYSE-listed companies.
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2007
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President George W. Bush Tours the NYSE
January 31
President Bush becomes the second sitting President to visit the Exchange during the trading day.
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Record Volume Day
February 27
The NYSE handles its largest single volume day - 4,121,107,134 shares.
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NYSE and Euronext Merge
On April 4, NYSE Euronext is formed out of the merger of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V. The merger marks a milestone for global financial markets, bringing together major marketplaces across Europe and the United States whose histories stretch back more than four centuries.
 NYSE Euronext CorporateTimeline (pdf)
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NYSE Opens Office in Beijing, China
December 11
The New York Stock Exchange opened an office in Beijing. On September 4, the NYSE had become the first foreign exchange to receive approval to open a representative office in China.
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