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common stock

/ˈkɑmən ˈstɑk/

Meanings
noun
Shares of an ownership interest in the equity of a corporation or other entity with limited liability entitled to dividends, with financial rights junior to preferred stock and liabilities.

Examples :

"Common stocks are trading below preferreds in these bad times."
business finance economy asset

Related Words

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preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration liabilities

liabilities noun

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

"The company's liabilities, including loans and unpaid bills, totaled $50,000. "

Illustration financial

financial adjective

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

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shares noun

/ʃɛəz/ /ʃɛɹz/

A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.

"Here are some examples: * "Each of the siblings received equal shares of the inheritance." * "The restaurant owner distributed shares of the profits among the employees." * "Everyone received shares of the pizza after the game.""

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entitled verb

/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɪnˈtaɪɾəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪɾəld/

To give a title to.

"The teacher entitled the essay "My First Day at School." "

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corporation noun

/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/ /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

"The corporation built a new school building, separate from the local community's individual efforts. "

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trading verb

/tɹeɪdɪŋ/

To engage in trade.

"This company trades (in) precious metal."

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limited verb

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

"The teacher limited the time students had to complete the assignment to one hour. "

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liability noun

/laɪəˈbɪlɪti/

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

"The student's late submission created a significant liability for completing the project on time. "

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dividends noun

/ˈdɪvɪdɛndz/

A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

"In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42."

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interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

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ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "