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People who bought stock in companies were called investors or shareholders.

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What does it mean to sell stock?

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Why corporations sell stock?

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Is the American stock exchange a dealer market?

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How can I find out when my invested companies will pay dividends?

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Who bought interarms firearms factory?

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How do you put money in the stock market or what is stock market?

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