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STOCK EXCHANGE

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

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

STIPES

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Latin: In old English law. Stock; a stock; a source of descent or title. Communis stipes, the common stock. Fleta, lib. 6, c. 2. … [Read more...] about STIPES

A right granted to purchase stock in the future at a specified price. If the option owner chooses to exercise the option, he or she must pay the purchase price of the shares and request their issuance by the corporation. … [Read more...] about STOCK OPTION

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