A stock exchange is a regulated marketplace where securities, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, and other financial instruments, are bought and sold. Stock exchanges facilitate capital formation by allowing companies to raise funds through public offerings while providing investors a platform to trade ownership stakes in publicly listed corporations. The operation of a stock exchange is […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal regulatory agency responsible for enforcing U.S. securities laws and overseeing the nation’s capital markets. Established in 1934 in response to the financial turmoil of the Great Depression, the SEC seeks to protect investors, maintain fair and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The agency
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