Capital stock is the number of common and preferred shares that a company is authorized to issue, and is recorded in shareholders' equity.

A common stock is the most basic stock type offered by public companies. Stocks allow investors to purchase partial ownership of a company. Common stocks make up the majority of stocks available on ...

Stock investors can choose from thousands of companies across various sectors. However, some investors may not know that they can also choose between common and preferred stock. While common stock is ...

Common stock, referred to as shares, is a small piece of a company that represents a fraction of ownership. Holders of common stock usually have voting rights to elect the board of directors and vote ...