Common stock represents ownership shares in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a claim on residual assets. Investors use it to build portfolios, aiming for capital appreciation and dividends. Companies benefit by raising equity capital without debt. Both individual and institutional investors profit from potential growth and income, though they bear market risk.
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