What are exchanges & how do they work?

Exchanges give companies, governments, and other groups a platform from which to sell securities to the investing public. Exchanges are marketplaces for the trade of securities, commodities, derivatives, and other financial instruments. Companies may use an exchange to raise capital.

What is a stock exchange called?

They also may be referred to as a share exchange or " bourse," depending on the geographical location. Exchanges are located in most countries worldwide. The more prominent exchanges include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

What is Microsoft Exchange?

Microsoft Exchange is a Microsoft email service often used by businesses and academic institutions. Exchange synchronizes email between an Exchange server and your client email app, such as Outlook. Here's a brief overview of Microsoft Exchange, what it is, and what it can do.

What is the London Stock Exchange (LSE)?

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world, the largest in Europe, and the primary stock exchange of the United Kingdom. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) rivals the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in terms of market capitalization, trade volume, access to capital, and trade liquidity.