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Common stock represents ownership shares in a corporation, giving shareholders the right to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends. It is a primary means of equity financing for companies.
Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's profits.
The process of raising capital through the sale of shares in an enterprise, providing investors with ownership interests.
The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled, often involving shareholders' voting on key issues