Sony stock hits new 52 week high

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Burek said:

Xenostar said:
Great news. can someone with market knowledge explain something to me,

Whats the differnce between the one in the OP and this one https://www.google.com/finance?q=sne&ei=Ok_CVO7cN4qp8gampoHYBw

Are they the same stock directly linked but through different markets, or are they completely separate and if so why?

It is the same stock. First value is in Yen, as Sony is listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange. The second number is in US Dollars, for ADR (American Depositary Receipt). This allows the stock listed in foreign countries to be traded in the US, basically allowing US citizens to trade in their home country, and receive all dividends and gains in Dollars (so you don't have to deal with the foreign stock exchanges).

Thankyou.