Market Basics
NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange, one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
Also called: New York Stock Exchange
What it means
NYSE stands for the New York Stock Exchange. It is a major marketplace where shares of many public companies are traded. It has listing requirements and trading rules that companies and market participants must follow.
Why it matters
Many well-known companies trade on the NYSE, so users will see it often in company profiles and market news.