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Stock Market

A type of security that represents ownership in a company. Investors buy shares of stock to become partial owners of the company.

A portion of a company's profits is distributed to shareholders. Dividends are usually paid regularly, typically quarterly, and are often seen as a way for companies to share...

A collection of investments owned by an individual or an institution. A portfolio may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other investment assets

Market capitalization, or market cap, is the total value of a company's outstanding shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number...

Rising stock prices and investor optimism characterize a bull market. It typically occurs during periods of strong economic growth, low unemployment, and high consumer confidence.

Falling stock prices and investor pessimism characterize a bear market. It typically occurs during periods of economic recession, high unemployment, and low consumer confidence.

Volatility refers to the degree of variation in the price of a stock or the overall stock market. High volatility indicates more significant fluctuations in price...

An index is a statistical measure of the performance of a group of stocks or securities within a specific market or sector. Examples S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Earnings per share is a financial metric that represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio) is a valuation metric used to evaluate the current market price of a company's stock relative to its earnings per share (EPS).