Franklin D. Roosevelt

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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...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On April 13, 1945, stocks traded higher after U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 159.75. The S&P 500 traded...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1933, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Banking Act of 1933. Where The Market Was: The Dow traded at around 2,080. The S&P 500 was not yet created....

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Sunday, March 12, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat broadcast during the lowest point of The Great Depression. Where The Market Was: The S&...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Dec. 4, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing the Federal Alcohol Control Administration. Where The Market Was The S&P 500 traded around 9.97...