Day 1

The stock market allows companies to raise money by offering stock shares and corporate bonds. It lets investors participate in the financial achievements of the companies, making money through dividends. Dividends are cuts of the company’s profits. Investors also make a profit by selling appreciated stocks. This is known as a capital gain. Of course, the downside is that investors can lose money as well if the share price falls or if the investor must sell the shares at a loss….