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The stock market is a marketplace where buyers and sellers trade shares of publicly listed companies. It serves as a platform for companies to raise capital by issuing shares and for investors to buy and sell these shares in hopes of earning a profit.

Key Features of the Stock Market:
Stock Exchange: A physical or electronic platform where stocks are traded, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasdaq.
Shares: Units of ownership in a company. Owning shares makes you a partial owner of that company.
Investors: Individuals, institutions, or entities that buy and sell shares.
Indices: Measurements of market performance, such as the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average, which track the performance of a group of stocks.
Functions:
Capital Raising: Companies issue stocks to raise money for expansion, operations, or other business needs.
Investment Opportunity: Investors buy stocks to grow their wealth through dividends (share of profits) and capital gains (increase in stock price).
Economic Indicator: The stock market reflects the economic health and trends of a country.
Types of Markets:
Primary Market: Where new securities are issued (e.g., IPOs).
Secondary Market: Where existing shares are traded among investors.
While the stock market can offer high returns, it also comes with risks, as prices fluctuate due to economic conditions, company performance, and market sentiment.