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Markets, Exchanges, Indices and Institutions

These resources will explain the function of financial exchanges such as the NYSE, the importantance of indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average and the role of institutions such as pension and mutual funds.
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Creamed by Falling Markets
The financial markets are nutty. That’s why I’ve put together a short list of five things you can do that might help you avoid getting creamed when Wall Street loses its mind.
What Does It Mean When a Stock is Delisted?
A company can have shares of its stock delisted by an exchange if it fails to meet minimum market capitalization, share price, and shareholder number requirements. One way companies can avoid being delisted is to declare a reverse stock split.
What is a Reverse Stock Split?
A reverse stock split is a way a company can artifically increase its per share price or, in some very rare cases, force out small investors.

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