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common stock

NOUN
investment representing fractional ownership of a company
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As a result of the transaction, Fox stockholders own around 74% of the outstanding shares of Fox common stock and former Roku stockholders own approximately 26%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

In his 2021 shareholder letter, he cited Berkshire’s stake in Apple’s common stock, which increased to 5.55% at the end of 2021 from 5.39% at the end of 2020.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Under the terms of the agreement, Lumentum stockholders will receive 4.5 shares of Marvell common stock for each share of Lumentum common stock they own, the companies said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Alphabet voting common stock fell on Friday following a 12% drop on Thursday after a disappointing earnings report.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Once or twice a year, however, Punch originates a joke which goes round the world, and remains part of the common stock of that countless host who are indebted to their memory for their jests.

From Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. by James Parton


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