📈The Dutch East India Company invented the world's first stock market by selling shares to private citizens
💰Companies use the stock market to raise funds and grow their businesses
⬆️Demand for stocks can increase their prices and the company's market value
⬇️If a company appears less profitable, investors may sell their stocks, reducing their price and the company's market value
💻The Internet has made the stock market accessible to everyday investors
Who invented the stock market?
—The Dutch East India Company invented the world's first stock market in the 1600s
Why do companies use the stock market?
—Companies use the stock market to raise funds and support their businesses
What factors influence the stock market?
—Factors like market forces, leadership changes, and new laws can influence the stock market
Why do stock prices fluctuate?
—Stock prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand and various external factors
Who can participate in the stock market?
—With the Internet, everyday investors can now participate in the stock market
00:06The Dutch East India Company invented the stock market in the 1600s by selling shares to private citizens.
00:19Companies use the stock market to raise funds and grow their businesses.
01:39Demand for stocks affects their prices and the company's market value.
02:27If a company appears less profitable, investors may sell their stocks, reducing their price and the company's market value.
03:38The Internet has made the stock market accessible to everyday investors.
