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 companies to raise capital by selling shares to investors, who in turn, can trade these shares among themselves. The stock market is crucial for providing liquidity to investors and establishing a price for securities based on supply and demand dynamics. It includes various mechanisms such as stock exchanges, over-the-counter markets, and electronic trading platforms where transactions occur. The stock market is also an indicator of economic health and investor sentiment, reflecting overall market confidence in corporate and economic performance.