Stock Market

The stock market refers to 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 company stocks and other securities, providing a mechanism for price discovery, liquidity, and capital allocation. The stock market is composed of various exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, where stocks are listed and traded. Participants in the stock market include individual retail investors, institutional investors, and traders. The stock market can also reflect the overall economic health and investor sentiment, often used as an indicator of the financial performance of a country.