Stocks

The stock market is a platform where shares or securities of publicly traded companies can be bought and sold. Investors can purchase ownership in these companies and receive a portion of their profits and losses. For companies, the stock market is a way to raise funds for their operations and growth. Stock exchanges, which can be physical or electronic marketplaces, facilitate trading of stocks between buyers and sellers.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market are the most prominent stock exchanges in the United States.

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