How the Stock Market Works for New Investors
Global stock markets were worth about $164.5 trillion in September 2026. That figure says little about what an investor owns, or how exchanges, indexes and broad-market funds differ.
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Santander Raises Interim Dividend 10% After Record Profit
Santander approved an interim dividend of EUR 0.127 per share, payable from November 2, after first-half underlying profit rose 15%. Its NYSE-traded shares remain below their 52-week high ahead of the October results.
Nexon's 415-Yen Special Dividend Meets a 41.16% Stock Gap
Nexon approved a special dividend of 415 yen per share, with a provisional total payout of 324.001 billion yen. Payment is scheduled for November 25, while the stock remains 41.16% below its 52-week high.
For S&P 500 Investors, Time Matters Most
The S&P 500's past returns have improved over longer holding periods. That record cannot tell investors when a decline will come or guarantee future gains.
