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shares

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  1. The units of stock that represent ownership in a corporation.

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SRS held 2.9 million shares via swaps and Pentwater, 10.2 million shares via swaps, the Avis proxy states.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Tesla shares fell 1.6% on Tuesday, closing around $386 a share.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The fund’s use of debt via New Arrangements to Borrow requires 85% approval of voting shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The company's shares hit a four-year high when BTS announced their world tour in January, adding over 1 trillion won to its market value.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When Mister Hertzoon thought the shares had gone as high as they could go, he sent Jordie and Filip to sell out and collect.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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