The Stock Market

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What is the stock market?

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A place where parts of businesses are bought and sold.

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What does the term '52 week range' refer to?

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The highest price and lowest price of a stock over a 52 week period.

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What is a Bull Market?

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A market condition where the prices of stocks are generally rising.

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What is Insider Trading?

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When someone who works for a brokerage firm gives a 'hot tip' to a friend or family member.

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What signifies the opening of the NYSE at 9:30 a.m. each morning?

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The opening bell rings.

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What is a Bear Market?

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A market condition where the prices of stocks are generally falling.

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What is a stock?

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A share in the ownership of a company.

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What is a dividend?

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A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.

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What does 'market capitalization' mean?

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The total market value of a company's outstanding shares.

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What is a brokerage firm?

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A company that facilitates the buying and selling of stocks for clients.