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This Week in Wall Street History: J.P. Morgan's Acquisition of Carnegie Steel

The Weekly Money Clip
The Weekly Money Clip
Episode • Feb 19 • 5m

In this special segment of "This Week in Wall Street History," host Todd M. Schoenberger delves into the monumental 1901 acquisition of Carnegie Steel by financier J.P. Morgan. This landmark deal led to the creation of U.S. Steel, the world's first corporation with a market capitalization over $1 billion.


The merger not only transformed the American steel industry but also marked a pivotal moment in the nation's economic history, showcasing the immense power of industrial consolidation and the influence of Wall Street financiers.


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