Definition
A company's share price multiplied by shares outstanding.
Why it’s relevant today
Mega-cap companies can dominate index movements and headlines.
Why it matters
Market cap indicates equity size, not total business value.
A company's share price multiplied by shares outstanding.
Mega-cap companies can dominate index movements and headlines.
Market cap indicates equity size, not total business value.
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