
How is a publicly traded company's market capitalization calculated?
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Options:
- Current share price multiplied by number of outstanding shares
- Net income multiplied by outstanding shares
- Total assets minus total liabilities
- Annual revenue multiplied by profit margin
Correct answer: Current share price multiplied by number of outstanding shares
Explanation: Market capitalization is calculated as share price times outstanding shares; for example, Apple first surpassed a $2 trillion market capitalization milestone in 2020.
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