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STOCK BROKER

One who is authorized by a customer to buy and sell securities. … [Read more...] about STOCK BROKER

STOCK EXCHANGE

The location or marketplace where stocks, bonds and other securities are bought and sold. … [Read more...] about STOCK EXCHANGE

When a stock is at a high price, a common practice is to split the shares by offering two shares for one and thus reducing the price of each share by 50%, making it potentially more marketable and salable at a lower price. … [Read more...] about STOCK SPLIT

STOCK HOLDER

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One who owns shares of stock, same as shareholder. … [Read more...] about STOCK HOLDER

STOCK MARKET

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See also stock exchange; a marketplace where stocks, bonds, securities and commodities are sold. … [Read more...] about STOCK MARKET

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