Stock Market

The stock market is a platform where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. It functions as a marketplace for investors to trade ownership in companies, facilitating capital flow and investment. The market plays a crucial role in the economy by enabling companies to raise funds for expansion, while providing investors the opportunity to invest and potentially earn returns on their investments. The stock market can be divided into primary and secondary markets; in the primary market, new shares are issued and sold, while in the secondary market, existing shares are traded among investors. Stock prices are influenced by various factors, including company performance, economic indicators, and investor sentiment. Major stock markets include exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq.