LEBANON CTC Stock Market Project. In the financial world, the word stock refers to money raised by a...

LEBANON CTC Stock Market Project


In the financial world, the word “stock” refers to money raised by a company.


In the financial world, the word “stock” refers to money raised by a company.And a market is a place where the public can purchase goods and services.


In the financial world, the word “stock” refers to money raised by a company.And a market is a place where the public can purchase goods and services.

So the word “stock market” refers to the business of buying and selling stock.


Why do companies need to raise money ?



- build / buy new factories- develop new products- hire more people

To grow the company…





Why not go to the bank and get a loan ?






- That would be a debt the company needs to pay off






- That would be a debt the company needs to pay off

Selling stock allows a company to raise cash without going into debt…


Not all companies can issue stock. A company owned by one person ( sole proprietorship ) or a few people ( partnership ) can not issue stock.


Not all companies can issue stock. A company owned by one person ( sole proprietorship ) or a few people ( partnership ) can not issue stock.

ONLY a business corporation can issue stock.


Why should I own stock in a company ?



Owning stock in a company means you own a “piece” of that company…




For example : If a company has 100 shares of stock and you own 10 of them, you own 10% of that company.





You are called a “SHAREHOLDER”





You are called a “SHAREHOLDER”

Shareholders get votes based on their shares and also make profits when the company makes money.

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