A stock ticker can look like a secret code, but it's actually packed with useful information. Let's break down a typical ticker you might see scrolling on a news channel.\n\nAAPL 172.50 ▲ 1.25 (0.73%)\n\n* AAPL: This is the Ticker Symbol, a unique abbreviation for a company on a stock exchange (Apple Inc. in this case).\n* 172.50: This is the current Price of one share.\n* ▲ 1.25: This shows the Change in price from the previous day's close. The triangle (or a + sign) means the price is up. A ▼ (or -) would mean it's down.\n* (0.73%): This is the Percentage Change, which gives you context on how significant the price move is.\n\nTest your new knowledge in one of our Quizzes and master the language of the market!