商务英语阅读专业篇课件答案 耿民主编 ISBN 978756630834Unit 9.ppt

Unit 9 Stock Market Text A Text B Text C Text A Text A Words and Expressions Notes Exercises Text A Introduction History has shown that the price of shares and other assets is an important part of the dynamics of economic activity, and can influence or be an indicator of social mood. An economy where the stock market is on the rise is considered to be an up-and-coming economy. ]In fact, the stock market is often considered the primary indicator of a countrys economic strength and development. Text A Stock market Stock market investment gives you the unique opportunity to take a direct part in the growth and success of companies. When you buy shares in a company，it means that you actually own a portion of that company. ①As part owner, you benefit by receiving part of the profits or?dividends?and sharing in the growth of the value of the company. Text A ②The company benefits by raising funds or capital when your shares and other shares are first sold. These funds are used to operate and expand the business. In general, share investments produce better returns than fixed interest investments，particularly when money is invested long term. Text A Although there are rises and falls in the stock market，history shows that over the long term，the value of the stock market rises. ③In the US， which has a long history of deregulated stock market，the average real return per annum after? inflation?is approximately 10%. Text A Direct investment in the stock market also gives you control over where you put your money. You decide which companies you want to invest in and when the time is right for you to see your shares. If you want to be in control, stock market investment is a good option. Text A Another attractive feature of stock market investment is the flexibility to change your investments when your personal circumstances change. For example，if you need money for a?well-earned?break，an extension on our house or your children‘s educati