Stocks (equities) are shares of ownership in public companies, traded on exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. Prices move on earnings, guidance, news and broader market sentiment during exchange hours.
How traders trade it
- Buy shares to own a slice of a company.
- Trade during exchange hours, plus pre- and after-market.
- Driven by earnings, guidance and macro news.
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