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  TOP 10  COMPANIES                     High inflation and slowing economic growth have flattened out the meteoric ascent of some of the world’s best-known companies, especially in tech. That’s why there’s so much change this year on Fortune’s annual ranking of the world’s top growers in revenues, profits, and stock returns. Only 24 companies return in 2022 from last year’s top 100: Say “so long, for now” to  Amazon ,  Netflix , and  Facebook  parent Meta, among many others. The financial sector was the biggest force on the list for the third consecutive year, with 25 companies represented. The resurgent energy sector, meanwhile, placed five companies on the list—more than in the previous six years combined. This year’s group delivered stellar revenue and profit growth, but collectively it underperformed the broader stock market, delivering a 31% average return to shareholders over the past three years, compared to 35% for the S&P 500. Click below or at right to explore the list, n

LARGEST STOCK EXCHANGES

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  Stock exchanges are financial markets where publicly traded companies' stocks are bought and sold. They provide a platform for investors to trade securities such as stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments. Some of the largest stock exchanges in the world include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the London Stock Exchange. Recently, there has been significant interest in cryptocurrency exchanges, which allow investors to trade in digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The stock market is a complex and dynamic system, influenced by a variety of factors such as global economic conditions, political events, and company performance. It's important for investors to stay informed about these factors and regularly assess their investment strategies. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is one of the largest and oldest stock exchanges in the world, located on Wa

about stock exchanges

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ABOUT STOCK EXCHANGE A stock exchange is a marketplace where stocks and other financial securities are bought and sold. It provides a centralized platform for investors to trade in financial instruments like stocks, bonds, options, and futures. The stock exchange creates a market for the buying and selling of securities, which enables companies to raise capital by selling shares of stock to investors. In a stock exchange, buyers and sellers meet to negotiate prices for the securities they want to trade. The exchange facilitates this by providing a trading platform, where all buyers and sellers can access the same information about the securities being traded, such as their current market price, trading volume, and other relevant data. The most well-known stock exchanges include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). These exchanges are regulated by various regulatory bodies, and they typically have specific rules and requirements for the compani