Nasdaq Composite index rose by 600% between 1995 and March 2000
Dot-com bubble
Nasdaq Composite index rose by 600% between 1995 and March 2000
The dot-com crash had a devastating impact on many online companies, leading to the failure and shutdown of several notable firms such as Pets.com, Webvan, and Boo.com. Larger companies like Amazon and Cisco Systems also experienced significant losses in market capitalization during this period.
Understanding the rise and fall of the Nasdaq Composite index during the dot-com bubble provides insight into the volatility of the stock market and the risks associated with speculative investments.
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