Discover how stock prices are set and the factors that determine a company’s market cap. Learn key differences and insights for informed investing decisions.
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Understand the Stock Market in Minutes

The stock market is everywhere. News reporters chant Dow and S&P 500 figures as if everyone else already knows what they are.
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