Quick Definition

The stock market is a collection of markets where stocks (shares of ownership in businesses) are bought, sold, and issued, reflecting the economic trends and the performance of companies.

Examples

• 1An individual purchasing shares of a tech company like Apple or Google through a brokerage account.
• 2A mutual fund manager buying stocks from various sectors to diversify the fund's portfolio.
• 3Investors reacting to a company's quarterly earnings report by buying or selling its stock.
• 4A company issuing new shares to the public to raise capital for expansion.

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