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What Is the Stock Market & How Does It Work?

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Nov 16, 2023 at 11:29AM

Key Points

  • Stocks represent ownership in public companies; buying shares makes you a part-owner.
  • Stock market prices are driven by supply and demand dynamics.
  • Market makers ensure liquidity, enabling immediate buy/sell transactions during market hours.
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