Learn how tape reading evolved from ticker tapes to electronic order books, aiding traders in stock analysis through historical and modern methods.

A clever stock ticker is more than just a gimmick. Whether it's WOOF, EAT, or even the initials of a former president, a memorable stock symbol can help companies attract investors. One 2006 study ...

An upper-cased alphabetic abbreviation of a security or cryptocurrency. Also called a "ticker symbol." For example, AAPL is the stock symbol for Apple, Inc., and BTC is the crypto symbol for Bitcoin.

Before joining Investopedia, David Marino-Nachison was an editor at The Wall Street Journal focused mainly on daily markets and investing news. He also worked on The Journal’s publishing desk; as a ...

Today, Bed Bath & Beyond will be trading on the New York Stock Exchange under its former ticker symbol BBBY. But no, you haven’t missed the home goods retailer’s initial public offering. The brand’s ...