Stock Market Trends

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Stock Market Trends

STOCK MARKET TRENDS

Most people believe the stock market is a mystery wrapped up in more intrigue than a best-seller whodunit. And to the masses, the ups and downs of the markets are beyond comprehension. But these and other similar views are generally based on misconceptions of what the stock market is, how it works, what factors impact it and who participates in it.

There are some simple principles to keep in mind when trying to grasp the rise and fall of the markets.what some people refer to as stock market trends.

First of all, people tend to invest in companies that reliably earn a lot of profits. So people are obviously more likely to pay top dollar for shares in a successful company then they are to pay for shares in a less successful company. But that is only part of the whole equation.

Interest rates also impact the value of stocks. On the one hand, if interest rates are relatively high, then stock prices tend to drop, because people are more likely to avoid the roller coaster ride that is the stock market and play it safe by purchasing bonds or leaving their money in the bank. On the other hand, if interest rates are relatively low, then stock prices tend to rise, because people are more likely to endure the roller coaster ride that is the stock market rather than play it too safe and earn little or nothing with their funds locked away in the bank.

Furthermore, a solid economy is generally good news for stocks, as there will be more money available to purchase stocks. But when the economy is sluggish, the markets, too, could slump as result.

Positive and negative publicity is another factor to consider. If a pharmaceutical company announces that it has just gained approval to bring its products to the market, then it.s safe to say that its stock prices will go up. But if the same company announces that its new product has not been cleared for commercial distribution, then the markets could react negatively to the news.

Stocks can also go up and down depending on geo-political happenings. For instance, the war on terrorism has at times had a negative impact on stocks, as nervous investors panicked.