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If you've learned little in your life about the stock market -- which is likely, as financial matters are not always taught in school -- you may be assuming that you need to be at least somewhat wealthy in order to invest in the stock market. Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV), with a recent market value topping $27 billion, specializes in cloud-based software that helps companies in various industries -- most notably the life sciences -- operate more efficiently. For example, it helps the pharmaceutical industry manage clinical trials and get them to market faster, when possible.