John McDowell

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What Are Shares in Stocks?

John McDowell : July 8, 2022
Last Updated: October 13, 2023

Shares are units of equity stock and represent equity ownership in a company. The persons or institutions holding shares of a company are called...

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Pips in Forex Trading Explained

John McDowell : July 7, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What is a pip in forex trading?

Pip is short for “percentage in point” or “price interest point,” which is the smallest price movement in the...

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Crypto Crash and Crypto Winter Explained

John McDowell : July 4, 2022
Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Crypto crash and crypto winters: what are they?

Crypto crash and crypto winter are both terms used to describe a period of time when the prices of...

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What Is the Financial Stability Oversight Council?

John McDowell : July 1, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What is the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)?

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) is the United States federal government...

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The Plunge Protection Team Explained

John McDowell : June 30, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What is the Plunge Protection Team?

The Plunge Protection Team (PPT) is an informal term for the Working Group on Financial Markets. The working...

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Insider Trading Explained

John McDowell : June 29, 2022
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

What is insider trading?

Insider trading refers to trading in the stock of a publicly-traded company by its directors, employees, or anyone who has...

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What is Limit Up - Limit Down in Day Trading?

John McDowell : June 28, 2022
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Limit down in day trading refers to a large decline in the prices of a financial asset or an index, which triggers a temporary halt in its trading on...