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When you look at the performance of the stock market at the end of a trading day it can be hard to work out why shares have either risen or fallen in value. Broadly speaking, share prices are influenced by news or information: new data on employment, manufacturing, directors’ dealings, political events or even the weather, all kinds of news can influence the way ... Full story

What are shares? There are a number of different shares you can buy, including preference shares, bonds, and gilts but the most popular type is the ordinary share. Ordinary shares simply represent ownership of a company. So, when you buy shares, also known as equities or stocks, you literally become a part-owner of that business. If, for example, a ABC Plc has 100,000 shares worth £1 each ... Full story