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The Basics for Investing Stocks s k c t S

Many companies also issue “preferred” stock. Like common stock, it is a share of ownership. The difference is preferred stockholders get first dibs on dividends in good times and on assets if the company goes broke and has to liquidate. Theoretically, the price of preferred stock can rise or fall along with the common.

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