Dictionary of Banking Terms: wall street
wall street
popular name for the financial district in New York City where the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, leading securities firms, and several major banks and insurance firms are located. In a more generic sense the term is broader in scope, referring to the investment banking and securities brokerage industry regardless of where the firms involved actually are located.
Dictionary of Business Terms: wall street
wall street
- common name for the financial district at the lower end of Manhattan in New York City, where the New York and American stock exchanges and numerous brokerage firms are headquartered; also referred to as the Street.
- investment community, such as in "Wall Street really likes the prospects for that company" or "Wall Street law firm," meaning a firm specializing in securities law and mergers.
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms: wall street
wall street
- common name for the financial district at the lower end of Manhattan in New York City, where the New York and American Stock Exchanges and numerous brokerage firms are headquartered. The New York Stock Exchange is actually located at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets.
- investment community, such as in "Wall Street really likes the prospects for that company" or "Wall Street law firm," meaning a firm specializing in securities law and mergers. Also referred to as "the Street."
