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What Is Correction Territory For Stocks

A stock market correction, also known as a stock market crash, is a sudden and significant decline in stock prices. In most cases, a stock market correction is accompanied by a general economic recession. The definition of a stock market correction is somewhat subjective, but most investors agree that a 10% decline in stock prices […]

What Is The Total Market Cap Of Us Stocks

The total market cap of US stocks is around $30 trillion as of September 2018. This is a measure of the total value of all stocks in the US stock market. The market cap of a company is the total value of all its shares. The market cap of the US stock market is the […]

How Do Contracts Work Stocks

When you buy stocks, you’re buying a piece of a company. The company is selling shares of ownership in order to raise money to grow the business. When you buy a stock, you become a part owner of the company and you’re entitled to a portion of the company’s profits. A company can issue different […]

How Did Stocks Start

The origins of stocks are a little murky, but the first documented instance of their use comes from a Dutch company in the early 17th century. The company, the Dutch East India Company, was the first to issue public stock, and it became very successful. The general idea behind stocks is that they represent a […]

Are Stocks Copying What Members Do

Are stocks copying what members do? There is a growing body of evidence that suggests stocks may be copying the trading behavior of their members. This includes everything from the number of stocks being bought and sold to the prices at which they are changing hands. A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic […]

Survive When Stocks Behave Badly

The stock market can be a scary place when prices start to plummet. It’s easy to feel like you’re in over your head and that you might not be able to survive when stocks behave badly. However, with a little bit of knowledge and preparation, you can make it through this difficult time and come […]