The OTC Market
The over-the-counter market, or OTC market, includes securities known as “unlisted stock.” This unlisted designation means these stocks are not…
NASDAQ: The Exchange that Launched 1,000 Tech Companies
It was the first of its kind, operating in a way that hadn’t been seen before. For generations, stock markets…
The New York Stock Exchange
More than 200 years ago, a group of twenty-four Wall Street merchants signed a document called the Buttonwood Agreement. The…
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA, protects U.S. investors by making sure that the entire American securities industry functions honestly…
What Happens After the Bell in Stock Market?
Just because the markets close each day doesn't mean trading activity has stopped. From after-hours trading (AHT) to news and…
Corporate Scandals and the Stock Market
Crooked CEOs and corporate fraud make for explosive headlines and gripping TV dramas. They also can have definite and lasting…
Politics and the Stock Market
In the midst of an election year, particularly one marked by pronounced uncertainty, the overall market tends to decline.Once a…