A printed document that represents proof of ownership of shares of stock of a corporation. The certificate is signed by the authorized officers of the corporation and contains the name of the corporation, the number of shares of stock that are represented by the certificate, the registered number of the certificate, the shareholder's name and issuance date. … [Read more...] about STOCK CERTIFICATE
STOCK SPLIT
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 EXCHANGE
The location or marketplace where stocks, bonds and other securities are bought and sold. … [Read more...] about STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCKHOLDER
A person who owns shares of stock in a corporation or Joint-stock company. See Mills v. Stewart, 41 N. Y. 386; Ross v. Knapp, etc., Co., 77 111. App. 424; Corwith Culver, 69 111. 502; Hirsh-feld v. Bopp, 145 N. Y. 84, 39 N. E. 817; State Hood, 15 Rich. Law (S. C.) 180. The owners of shares in a corporation which has a capital stock are called "stockholders." If a corporation … [Read more...] about STOCKHOLDER
STOCK BROKER
One who is authorized by a customer to buy and sell securities. … [Read more...] about STOCK BROKER