Oran Hall | The far-reaching effects of a strong stock market

A strong stock market is good – for governments, businesses, individuals and the economy. It shows that companies are making profit and creates opportunities for investors to make money. To believe that it brings endless joy and prosperity, though, is foolhardy. A strong stock market is good for businesses because it creates opportunities for them to raise capital – equity and debt – thus enabling them to expand. It creates opportunities for people to make money from capital gains primarily, but also dividends from profitable companies.