Stock Market

The stock market is a collection of markets and exchanges where activities related to the buying, selling, and issuing of shares of publicly traded companies take place. It serves as a platform for investors to trade stocks and securities, which represent ownership in these companies. The stock market helps facilitate capital raising for businesses and provides investors with opportunities to gain returns on their investments through price appreciation, dividends, or both. It is characterized by its two main segments: the primary market, where new stock issues are sold to investors, and the secondary market, where existing shares are traded among investors. Stock markets operate under regulations to ensure fair trading and transparency, and they are influenced by various factors, including economic indicators, company performance, and investor sentiment.