The Stock Market - Stocks are units of ownership in a company. People may buy stocks in many different types of companies. It is called investing . Their hope is that sometime in the future the company may make more money. The stocks would then be worth more money. The stock owner can then sell his stocks at a higher price than he purchased them for.
Companies sell stocks or units of Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Recent activity in international stock markets demonstrated how interconnected the economies of nations have become. The following lessons, activities, resources, and videos provide a basic understanding of stocks and the market. Here's Your Chance to Make Millions in the Stock Market (Part 1) In