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Securities Act of 1933

See Also: Primary Market Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Investment Banks Secondary Market Initial Public Offering (IPO) Securities Act of 1933 The Securities Act of 1933 was a landmark decision in the United States to regulate the issuance of newly issued shares into the market – an initial public offering. The act is also there

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Preferred Stocks (Preferred Share)

Preferred Stocks (Preferred Share) Definition Like common stock, shares of preferred stocks (preferred share) represent ownership of a public corporation. However, unlike common stock, preferred stock typically does not give the owner voting rights. Preferred stock usually pays a dividend. But due to its preferred status, preferred stockholders will receive dividend payments before common stockholders.

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Earnings per Share (EPS)

See Also: Price Earnings Growth Ratio Analysis Price Earnings Ratio Analysis Gross Profit Margin Ratio Analysis Net Profit Margin Analysis Financial Ratios Earnings per Share (EPS) Definition The earnings per share or EPS is the amount of profit that accrues to each shareholder based on their percentage ownerships or amount of shares owned within the

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