Corporations and Investments

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What is a corporation?

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a company authorized to act as a single entity with its own powers

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A privately held corporation is when...

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ownership is restricted to a small group of investors

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the chief executive officer, the highest-ranking person in a company

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CEO

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the chief financial officer, responsible for a business's finances.

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CFO

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Who are the leaders of a company?

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management

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Who are the workers of a company?

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employees

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What is an "initial public offering"?

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the first time a company issues stock that can be bought by the general public

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a large business that operates in many countries

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multinational corporation

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What is a "shareholder"?

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an owner of shares in a company

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What is a "stock certificate"?

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evidence of stock ownership