<human>:  I need help understanding how the stock market works
<bot>: The stock market is a complex system for trading shares in publicly traded companies. It works by having buyers and sellers of stocks come together to agree on a price for the stock. Investors hope to buy stocks at a low price and then sell them at a higher price to make a profit. In order to make money in the stock market, you need to have a good understanding of market conditions, the business cycle, company fundamentals and risk management. Additionally, you should research stocks and use financial tools and analysis such as technical analysis to select stocks and create a strategy.