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ajacobson · May 12, 2020

Around 20 years ago.

FSU · May 12, 2020

No credit to KGK?

ajacobson · May 12, 2020

This predates Kevin's post.

I've put this up about every six months.

VolSkewTrader · May 12, 2020

In its heyday, there was no bigger pit than the Eurodollar futures & options

Overnight · May 12, 2020

Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice!

maxinger · May 12, 2020

ajacobson said:
Around 20 years ago.View attachment 227747

luckily no covid virus 20 years ago

ajacobson · May 12, 2020

"luckily no covid virus 20 years ago"

Broader pharmacology may have been in play. Plus there was a dress code.

ajacobson · May 12, 2020

I think the largest occupied floor in the U.S. is at BP in Chicago. NYSE may have more sq. feet, but it's mostly for - IMHO - media showcasing.

Overnight · May 12, 2020

ajacobson said:
"luckily no covid virus 20 years ago"

Broader pharmacology may have been in play. Plus there was a dress code.

In truth, that last photo looks like a bunch of extras on the set of Star Trek: TOS. Got the yellow shirts and the red shirts.

VolSkewTrader · May 12, 2020

Yellowjackets were non-member lowly clerks, floor opioid dealers, and a handful of off-hour strippers used to attract order flow and entertain desk brokers. Everyone started out as a yellowjacket...except maybe Don R. Wilson (DRW)