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When Wall Street Went Digital: The Birth of NASDAQ, February 8, 1971

When Wall Street Went Digital: The Birth of NASDAQ, February 8, 1971

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On February 8, 1971, the stock market entered the digital age with the launch of NASDAQ, the world’s first electronic stock exchange. In this episode of This Week in Wall Street History, Todd M. Schoenberger walks through how NASDAQ revolutionized trading—moving away from open-outcry pits to real-time electronic quotes, connecting thousands of market makers without a trading floor. From early data terminals to today’s cloud-powered, AI-backed platforms, we’ll explore how NASDAQ grew into a powerhouse listing giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—and how its innovation continues to shape global markets. From paper tickets to digital tickers—NASDAQ ushered in a new era. Subscribe to CrossCheck Media for weekly stories that bridge market history and today’s innovations. Looking to advertise with This Week in Wall Street History or across CrossCheck Media? Email Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com with ‘Ad Inquiry — Nasdaq Episode’ to access media kits and options. 📢 Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Subscribe 🔔 for more in-depth market analysis! 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://crosscheckmanagement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support@biztalktodaytv.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Follow us for real-time updates: 🔹 LinkedIn: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(1) CrossCheck Media Inc.: Overview | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(@crosscheckmedia) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📘 Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(1) Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media or Biz Talk Today TV. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions. A buyer-beware approach is always prudent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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