National Stock Exchange of India
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the leading stock exchange in India. The NSE also operates a secondary equity market the Alternative Trading Market (ATM). The NSE is headquartered in Mumbai and has offices in New Delhi, Bangalore,…
527Shenzhen Stock Exchange in China
Shenzhen Stock Exchange, also known as Shenzhen New Market or SZSE, is one of the two stock exchanges located in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China. It is the secondary market for listed companies in the city of Shenzhen. The other is the…
521The Hong Kong Stock Exchange
When it comes to capital markets, the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ are probably two of the first names that come to mind. However, there is another key player in Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This article takes a closer…
507The Shanghai Stock Exchange in China
At the end of 2016, the Shanghai Stock Exchange ranked third among global stock exchanges in terms of market capitalization. It also dropped to sixth place at the beginning of this year as stocks around the world plunged. But it has since…
653The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is Japan’s largest securities market, operating as a self-regulatory organization. In the third quarter of 2018, the TSE listed 1,282 companies with a combined market capitalization of $1.9 trillion. The TSE has…
Euronext Stock Exchange is Europe's Biggest
The Euronext Stock Exchange is one of the primary European stock exchanges. It operates markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, and Paris. Each market has its own listing rules and admission requirements. Each market also offers a…
514NASDAQ Stock Exchange in theUnited States
The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization. It specializes in listing technology companies, particularly Internet ventures. The acronym NASDAQ stands for National Association of…
478TMX Group, Canadian Stock Exchange
The TSX and the TMX Group are Canada’s two main stock exchanges. Both play a role in helping Canadian companies raise capital and grow as businesses. However, they operate in different ways to serve different markets. Here’s what you need to…
525The London Stock Exchange in the U.K.
London is a global financial center with a deep-rooted history in the capital markets. London has seen the birth of many of the world’s leading market operators and venues over the past century. The city has also been home to some of the…
540The New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is located at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City. Its members conduct business there as brokers, dealers, and other market intermediaries as well as private investors. The exchange manages…
571A Brief History of the Stock Market
The stock market is the ultimate test of a company. It measures the value of a company’s stock and its potential to grow. The stock market is also one of the most challenging environments for a company because it requires long-term planning…
599An Explanation of the Stock Market
A stock market is a place where investors can buy shares in publicly-traded companies. When an investor buys shares of company stock, they become a shareholder and have a stake in the company. As a shareholder, you can monitor the performance of…
588Popular Investment Vehicles to Invest in the Stock Market
When you hear the word “invest”, what comes to mind? Risk. That’s probably because investing usually means putting your money into something with the expectation that it will grow over time and you’ll get a return on your initial…
567Why Invest in the Stock Market?
When you invest in the stock market, you’re buying shares of publicly traded companies. Your investment in those stocks also known as equity or common stock can be a great way to build wealth over time. However, individual stocks can be risky,…
504A Guide to the UK Stock Market
The UK stock market is an excellent source of investment for individuals looking to grow their savings. The companies listed on the stock market offer potential investors a variety of ways to grow their money, and in many cases, these…
586An Insight into the Chinese Stock Market
Chinese stocks have been on fire for the past three years. The bull market has lifted the leading Shanghai Composite index by 270% since hitting a bottom in November 2014, and it’s not done yet. Unfortunately, few Western investors are taking…
498An Insight into the European Stock Markets
In recent years Europe has been beset with numerous challenges. The migrant crisis, Brexit, and terrorism have all kept investors on edge. However, even in the face of these headwinds, European stocks have performed admirably. In this article,…
579Investing into African Stock Markets
There are plenty of reasons to invest in the stock market in Africa. This is a rapidly growing region, with a lot of potential for new businesses and investors. Many believe that the stock market in Africa has nowhere to go but up. Many…
587The Japanese Stock Market is the Most Dynamic
The Japanese stock market is one of the most dynamic in the world. At any given time, there are usually several different trends playing out simultaneously, and this constant state of flux makes for an extremely exciting market to follow. The…
507The United States Stock Market
The U.S. stock market is accessible to everyone who has the capital to invest in stocks. You don’t need to be rich or even have a high net worth to participate in this dynamic financial market. However, not everyone understands the stock…
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