Stock Vocabulary

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The name for a part of a business that is bought and sold on the stock market is:

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Share

Front

Why would a company need to issue stock?

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To raise money.

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Why is the DOW Jones Industrial Average important?

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It provides a snapshot of how the stock market and the US economy is doing.

Front

Approximately how much money was one share of Apple selling for last night?

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113.05

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Apple stock is now selling for $54.76 a share. You have 2 shares. What is their total value now?

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$54.76 \times 2 = $109.52

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Which of the following could cause the price of a stock to fall? Bad press in the media, New lags and regulations, Increased competition, All of the above

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All of the above

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What does IPO stand for?

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Initial Public Offering

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An owner of a company's shares

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shareholder

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Companies with a history of stability, consistent growth and paying dividends

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blue chip

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Total number of shares transacted during a specific time period

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Trading Volume