Stock exchange

Stock exchanges are regulated markets where financial instruments like bonds, stocks, and other securities can be bought and sold. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and London Stock Exchange are major stock exchanges. Stock exchanges provide a place for companies to raise money by issuing public shares and for investors to buy these shares. Stock exchanges offer transparent and orderly trading. They also help to determine prices through supply and demand and maintain regulatory standards that protect investors. Stock exchanges play an important role in the economy, as they facilitate capital formation, enable investment opportunities, and reflect the financial health and performance of companies and the market.