In fact, you indicated that there were more than 7,000 companies listed on the U.S. stock Exchange back in the 1990s, from small cap innovators to giants of the industry. And yet By the time that you've returned as chairman earlier this year, that number had fallen by roughly 40%. meaning that small investors had fewer places to go to actually enjoy and create their own American dream. (00:45–00:51)
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Asserts that the number of companies listed on the U.S. stock exchange fell by roughly 40% by the time the chairman returned.
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