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In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a mariachi band performs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 3rd, 2019, in New York City. Stocks closed up nearly 200 points following news of a strong jobs report and other indicators showing signs that the global economy is healthier than previously expected.
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Viewfinder: A Mariachi Band Performs at the New York Stock Exchange

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a mariachi band performs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 3rd, 2019, in New York City.

By Pacific Standard Staff
A child stands alongside the Fearless Girl after a ceremony unveiling the statue's new permanent location outside the New York Stock Exchange on December 10th, 2018. The bronze statue, symbolizing female empowerment, has been moved from its Wall Street home opposite the Charging Bull statue in New York City.
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Viewfinder: New York City's Fearless Girl Gets a New Home

A child stands alongside the Fearless Girl after a ceremony unveiling the statue's new permanent location outside the New York Stock Exchange on December 10th, 2018.

By Pacific Standard Staff
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on February 5th, 2018, in New York City.
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By Jared Keller
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