| − | Market capitalization is the total value of the stock of a public company, as in the current price-per-share times the total number of shares owned. The largest market capitalization is usually a few hundred billion dollars. Market capitalization varies daily as stock values fluctuate. | + | '''Market capitalization''' is the total value of the stock of a public [[company]], as in the current price-per-share multiplied by the total number of shares owned. The largest market capitalization is usually a few hundred billion dollars. Market capitalization varies daily as [[stock]] values fluctuate. |