Stock Market

Vocabulary List Number 391 v.0.1 with 8 entries made up of 2 chapters with 7 definitions, 0 synonyms and 1 examples. Last update was made on Dec 26, 2025.

        Main Definition

1. stock market |n| a global network of marketplaces (like the NYSE or Nasdaq) where investors buy and sell shares, or ownership stakes, in publicly traded companies, connecting businesses needing capital with investors seeking wealth growth through price appreciation or dividends. It acts as a barometer for economic health, driven by supply, demand, company performance, and investor sentiment, with rules and regulations ensuring fair, transparent trading. (From Wikipedia. Nov 27, 2025)
2. "He plans to invest in the stock market". (From Wikipedia. Nov 27, 2025)

         Key Components & Functions

1. buyers & sellers: individual investors, institutional investors (pension funds, mutual funds), and traders meet to exchange stocks. (From Google IA. Nov 27, 2025)
2. companies: raise money (capital) by selling ownership (shares) to the public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
3. exchanges: organized platforms (NYSE, Nasdaq) facilitating trades. (From Google IA. Nov 27, 2025)
4. over-the-counter (OTC): direct trading between parties, outside major exchanges.  (From Google IA. Nov 27, 2025)
5. liquidity: provides a way to easily buy and sell shares. (From Google IA. Nov 27, 2025)
6. price discovery: supply and demand set stock prices, reflecting company value and future prospects. (From Google IA. Nov 27, 2025)

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