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The New York Stock Exchange

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An equity market is the general place where stocks are sold. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System (NASDAQ) are two examples of equity markets. The market in which shares are issued and traded, either through exchanges or over-the-counter, is also known as the stock market. Investors bid for stocks by offering a certain price, and sellers asking for a specific price. When these two prices match, a sale occurs. Trading in the equity market is the cornerstone of a capitalistic economy because it helps facilitate capital formation and liquidity for entrepreneurs and businesses.
Last week’s equity markets in the United States closed on Friday, July 15, 2016. The Dow was up 10.14 points, a 0.05% change, at 18,516.55 points; the NASDAQ was down 4.47 points, a 0.09% change, at 5,029.56 points; and S&P was down 2.01 points, a 0.09% change, at 2,161.74 points. Record highs within the stock market dominated United States’ news. Bond yields continue to climb further from record lows. Despite BREXIT, United States’ markets made a speedy recovery. United States and European stocks closed out a strong week on a slightly subdued note. This sparked positive signals on the global economy, which helped offset lingering concerns over the potential risks from the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. The United States equity index was up 1.5% for the week. Up North, the Toronto Stock Exchange

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