Euronext Through the Years

Discover the history of NYSE Euronext, from the founding of the Dutch East India Company to the latest advances in trading technology.

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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. Learn more about how NYSE Euronext grew to become the global marketplace of today.

 

New York

The New York Stock Exchange's roots trace back to an agreement signed under a Buttonwood tree.

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Amsterdam

Established more than 400 years ago, the Amsterdam stock exchange is the oldest in the world.

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Brussels

Belgium's largest exchange was established by decree by Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Lisbon

Learn more about the story of Portugal's main market, originally founded in 1769.

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London

Read the history of The London International Financial Futures Exchange, now NYSE Liffe.

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Paris

The Paris Stock Exchange was established around 1540 as the Lyons Bourse.

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