Stock exchange. The initial offering of stocks and bonds to investors is by definition done in the primary market and subsequent trading is done in the secondary market.
A stock exchange is often the most important component of a stock market. Supply and demand in stock markets are driven by various factors that, as in all free markets, affect the price of stocks (see stock valuation). Gruppe Deutsche Börse. Stock Prices, Financial Markets News, FTSE 100 Index. NASDAQ Stock Market - Stock Quotes - Stock Exchange News. Home > Home. NYSE, New York Stock Exchange.