IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:  01:55 - Why personal finance is not widely spread in the US education system today.06:19 - Why stocks have value in the first place.11:27 - What the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and the Nasdaq really are and how they differ.29:20 - Why public companies want their stock price to go up.37:50 - Why public companies might issue new shares or even buy back their own shares.56:38 - Why the stock market generally goes up over a long time horizon.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.EPISODE RESOURCESRobert and Clay’s tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Check out Brian’s new book, Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?.Check out all of Brian’s Motley Food Articles.Related episode: MI082: You CAN Beat The Market W/ Brian Feroldi.Related episode: MI124: Is Amazon a Value Stock? w/ Jason Moser.Get a FREE audiobook from Audible.Check out our Investing Starter Packs about business and finance.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors. Find Pros & Fair Pricing for Any Home Project for Free with Angi.Protect your family with Fabric Insurance's term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes.Find joy in comfort with Faherty. Use promo code WSB to snag 20% off all your new spring staples!If you’re a sales professional, get every real time advantage you can get with Sales Navigator. Enjoy 60 days of free trial today.Have a business checking that’s built for you, will go the distance with you, and admires your brave - Novo. The Investor’s Podcast Network listeners get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts.Yieldstreet allows you to invest beyond the stock market with an evolving marketplace of alternative investments. Create your account today.Balancing opportunity and risk? The golden answer can be literally gold! Start your investment journey today with Perth Mint.Design is already in your hands with Canva. Start designing for free today.The interval fund, a breakthrough innovation. Only at Mackenzie.Get insights on how to plan for your financial goals with The Globe and Mail. Listeners get a special digital subscription rate for unrestricted access to everything.Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses! The Chambers Plan evolves with the way you work and live while keeping the rates stable. Opt for the simple, stable, and smart choice for your business.Read this episode’s transcript and full show notes on our website.Connect with Brian: YouTube | Twitter | BlogConnect with Robert: Website | Instagram | TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.