1.2 Stock Market Data

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What is the closing price of a stock?

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The closing price of a stock is the final price at which the stock is traded on a given trading day.

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How do you calculate the percentage increase in stock price?

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Percentage increase = ((New Price - Old Price) / Old Price) * 100.

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What does it mean if a stock's price rises after an announcement?

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It typically indicates positive investor sentiment or confidence in the company's future performance.

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How do you express a net change in stock price as a percentage?

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Net Change (%) = ((New Price - Old Price) / Old Price) * 100.

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What is the significance of trading volume in the stock market?

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Trading volume indicates the number of shares traded during a specific period, reflecting the stock's liquidity and investor interest.

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What does it mean if a stock closes at a price higher than its previous closing price?

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It indicates that the stock has appreciated in value over the trading period.

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How do you convert sales figures from thousands to actual numbers?

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Multiply the sales figure by 1,000 to convert from thousands to actual numbers.

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What is the formula to find the actual volume from sales in hundreds?

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Actual Volume = Sales in Hundreds * 100.

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What does a closing price of $54.60 indicate about a stock's performance?

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It indicates that the stock was valued at $54.60 at the end of the trading day.

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How do you determine the difference in stock prices between two days?

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Subtract the closing price of the first day from the closing price of the second day.