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shareholder

[shair-hohl-der] / ˈʃɛərˌhoʊl dər /
NOUN
stockholder
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The London-listed miner said the move would broaden its shareholder base, improve trading liquidity and enhance its flexibility.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

It might also struggle with balancing its sustainability goals with shareholder pressure to lower costs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

That doesn’t mean every SpaceX shareholder whose stock unlocks will sell.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Sullivan is still the largest shareholder in the club, while Daniel Kretinsky has the next highest stake.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

He became Avant!’s single largest shareholder; he pressed management for changes.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

If a company really has no good investment case for spending money, then it should reward shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Because of utility protections in legislation that Newsom and lawmakers passed in 2019 and last year, Edison has said it expects its shareholders to pay little for the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Atkore shareholders will receive $95 a share in cash and Prysmian intends to combine its products with Atkore’s to increase its exposure to North American data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The first lockup period for inside shareholders ends Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

There’s a nuclear bunker under Marks & Spencer that’s only open to shareholders.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff




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