Stock Market

The stock market refers to the collection of markets and exchanges where activities related to buying, selling, and issuing shares of publicly-held companies occur. It serves as a platform for investors to trade equity securities and is a critical component of the global financial system. The stock market allows companies to raise capital by offering shares to the public, while providing investors the opportunity to buy these shares and potentially earn returns through price appreciation and dividends. There are various stock markets around the world, often consisting of a primary market for the issuance of new stocks and a secondary market for the trading of existing shares. The performance of the stock market is often seen as an indicator of the overall economic health of a region or country.