1 Mass & Distance affect the gravitational forces / attraction (aka-weight) between two objects. ï»¿ 2 Because you are made of matter, you exert gravitational fields. 3  The planet is also made out of matter-and it too exerts gravitational fields. 4  This is why you are attracted to the planet.
Ten largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalization in 2011: 1. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - Headquartered in New York City. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) 14,242; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) 20,161. The largest stock exchange in the world by both market capitalization and trade value. NYSE is the premier listing venue for the world s leading large-and medium-sized companies.
The growth of global stock markets outside of the United States and Europe is a key reason that the number of public firms continues to grow. The U.S. still has the largest exchange in the world, but many of the largest exchanges now reside in Asia, which continues to grow in influence on the world stage.