Stock markets are a vital part of the global economy, providing a platform for companies to raise capital and for investors to buy and sell shares in companies. This overview provides an introduction to stock markets, including how they work, the different types of stocks, and the risks and rewards
From Wikipedia
A stock market, equity market, or share market is the aggregation of buyers and sellers of stocks, which represent ownership claims on businesses; these may include securities listed on a public stock exchange as well as stock that is only traded privately, such as shares of private companies that are sold to investors through equity crowdfunding platforms. Investments are usually made with an investment strategy in mind.