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What Is the Primary Function of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?

The NYSE, owned by ICE, is one of the world's largest stock exchanges, providing a marketplace for buying and selling shares of publicly traded companies. Its primary function is to facilitate capital formation by providing liquidity and price discovery for securities.

It operates under stringent regulatory oversight, setting a standard for the entire financial industry.

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