Wall Street

finance · New York City · money · business

A real street. Wall Street is an actual street in Lower Manhattan that runs eight city blocks, stretching almost 2,000 feet from Broadway to the East River. It's part of New York City's Financial District.

Symbol of finance. The name "Wall Street" has become a shorthand for all of America's financial markets and banking industry. When people say "Wall Street," they often mean the whole system of buying and selling stocks and managing money, not just the street itself.

World's money hub. New York City, anchored by Wall Street, is described as the world's leading financial and technology center. Huge companies and banks make important money decisions there every single day.

Located in Manhattan. Wall Street sits in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, where the most important banks and financial companies have their headquarters and offices.