Between reality and illusion If you want to know what trading really means—beyond luxury cars, piles of cash, and...
What is the stock exchange? The stock market is like a huge, organized marketplace where people and companies can buy and sell stocks (shares in companies) and other securities like bonds. Think of it like a farmer's market, only instead of fruits and vegetables, shares of companies are traded. The stock market allows companies to raise money for growth and offers investors the chance to share in the financial success of those companies. It is a barometer of the economy, as rising prices...