Topic: Stocks & equities
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Stock
A fraction of a company’s social capital. The buyer becomes a shareholder or partner in it.
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Market Capitalization
The total market value of a company’s outstanding shares of stock.
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Dividend
A portion of a company’s net earnings distributed to its shareholders.
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Capital Gain
A profit from the sale of property or an investment.
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IPO
The process of offering shares of a private corporation to the public in a new stock issuance.