Information Evolution of the stock market o Orgn 17th century London Coffee houses Purpose To form joint-stock companies to undertake risky trading ventures o Stock Exchanges and Future Markets o Board to Boardless Stock Exchange o 24-hour world stock marketInformation: Evolution of the Stock Market • Origin – 17th century – London – Coffee houses – Purpose • To form joint-stock companies to undertake risky trading ventures. • Stock Exchanges and Future Markets • Board to Boardless Stock Exchange • 24-hour world stock market