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- Stock MarketThe network of exchanges where shares of public companies are bought and sold by investors.
- NasdaqA major U.S. stock exchange and index known for listing many technology and growth-focused companies.
- Ticker SymbolA short set of letters that identifies a stock or fund on an exchange, like a name tag for trading.
- StockA share of ownership in a company that you can buy and sell, giving you a small stake in its profits and growth.
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