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Common Stock

Breaking down Wall Street jargon into plain english explanations for retail investors

How Do Stock Buybacks Work?

How Do Stock Buybacks Work?

Understanding stock buybacks, how it works, why companies choose to repurchase shares, and its benefits and drawbacks

Investing BasicsStocksStock BuybackRepurchasing SharesTender OfferOpen MarketCompany ReinventionCompany EvaluationInvestment ReturnsStock MarketCommon StockPreferred StockInvestment StrategiesPublic CorporationFinancial StatementsMarket Value
Common Stock vs Preferred Stock: How They Differ

Common Stock vs Preferred Stock: How They Differ

Understanding Common Stock and Preferred Stock, the various types, their similarities and differences

Investing BasicsStocksCommon StockPreferred StockShareholder RightsStock DifferentiationPortfolio DiversificationStock Trading
What is a Stock?

What is a Stock?

Defining company stock, the different types, risks to consider, and why they’re useful today

Investing BasicsPublic CorporationPortfolio InvestmentStock TradingPreferred StockCommon StockInvestment StrategiesStock MarketStocksBusiness Ownership