Every day stocks worth hundreds of billions of dollars are traded across the world. The stock market forms an integral part of any economy and it acts as a great place for people to earn returns on their investment. Understanding what stocks are and how the market functions can help … [Read more...]
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to Buy New York Stock Exchange (NYX)
Dec. 20 marked the end of a more than 200-year-old era, when Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) announced it would purchase the New York Stock Exchange for $8.2 billion. Although 12-year-old startup ICE stated little would change for the iconic Big Board based … [Read more...]
