Art Cashin
Art Cashin was a legendary Wall Street figure and longtime Managing Director of UBS Financial Services, where he also served as Director of Floor Operations at the New York Stock Exchange. Known as the “Dean of the NYSE,” Cashin became one of the most recognizable and respected voices in financial markets, celebrated for his deep market knowledge, steady leadership, and ability to translate complex market movements into accessible insights for investors around the world. Over his distinguished career, Cashin served as a Governor of the NYSE, a Member of the Market Performance Committee, and contributed to nearly every major committee at the Exchange. His influence extended well beyond the trading floor through his widely read daily newsletter, “Cashin’s Comments,” which ran for more than 25 years and reached over 100,000 subscribers each day. Cashin was also a familiar face to millions of investors as a regular guest on CNBC, where his segment “Art Cashin on the Markets” aired several times a week for more than two decades, offering sharp analysis and market perspective from the floor of the NYSE. Art Cashin passed away in December 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind a lasting imprint on Wall Street and generations of market professionals.
Art Cashin Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Director of Floor Operations at NYSE
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Senior Executive Floor Governor
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Managing Director
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & LEGACY
Art Cashin began his Wall Street career in the late 1950s and went on to become one of the most respected and influential figures in the history of the New York Stock Exchange.
Over more than six decades, he helped modernize and stabilize trading operations through periods of intense market change, including the 1987 stock market crash and the 2008 global financial crisis.
As Director of Floor Operations for UBS Financial Services, Cashin oversaw the firm’s institutional trading activities and served as a vital liaison between UBS and the NYSE.
Dubbed “Wall Street’s version of Walter Cronkite” by The Washington Post, Cashin was admired for his even-handedness and respected by “bulls and bears, liberals and conservatives alike.”
Beyond his professional accomplishments, he chaired the NYSE Fallen Heroes Fund, which provides financial support to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty.
EARLY CAREER
Cashin began his professional journey at Thomson McKinnon in 1959 and quickly distinguished himself as a talented young trader.
He later became a Partner at P.R. Herzig & Co. before joining PaineWebber, where he managed the firm’s floor operations and established a reputation for integrity, intelligence, and market expertise.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Throughout his career, Art Cashin was a prominent voice in the financial media.
He appeared regularly as a market commentator on CNBC and MSNBC, sharing daily insights into Wall Street trends, investor sentiment, and macroeconomic developments.
His commentary was widely cited in major financial publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! Finance, and The Washington Post.