In Episode 03 of the Market MakeHer Podcast, Jessie asks Jess: what stocks are, how stocks work, why people buy stocks, and how to understand the value of a stock.  Don't forget that you can get more "Episode Equity" on the Ep. 03 page of our website: https://www.marketmakeherpodcast.com/episode/ep-3-what-is-a-stockWhat We Learned:1. A stock is a type of investment that gives you a share of ownership in a company.2. A company's profitability can be measured through earnings per share (EPS) and profit margin.3. A company reports its earnings quarterly, it provides information about its past quarter performance and future quarter expectations, which can impact the value of its stock.4. It is good to see increasing EPS and revenue, expanding profit margins, and optimistic forward looking guidance Upcoming:On the next episodes we will talk about Mutual Funds and 401(k) accounts - subscribe to be alerted when these episodes drop! You can also submit your questions on our website for the next episodes. Keep the conversation going on our social media channels! About Us:Market MakeHer provides inclusive and accessible investing education for women and anyone who has ever felt gate-kept from learning how to invest in the stock market by breaking down complex topics in an easy-to-understand, relatable manner - from Her perspective. Whether you listen to our stock market investing podcast, watch our video on social media or visit our website, we hope to help build knowledge, break barriers and make a mark in finance together!* Educational content; not advice. Investing involves risk - we're here to teach you how to navigate and understand the stock market <3 *