Shares, also called ‘stocks’, are units of ownership in a company and are issued by companies to raise funds. Shares in publicly-traded companies are available to buy and sell on stock exchanges, such as London or New York. The company

Shares, also called ‘stocks’, are units of ownership in a company and are issued by companies to raise funds. Shares in publicly-traded companies are available to buy and sell on stock exchanges, such as London or New York. The company