noun
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an owner of corporate capital stock
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a person who keeps livestock
Other Word Forms
- stockholding noun
Etymology
Origin of stockholder
Example Sentences
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After a good rise it became clear to stockholders that expenses rose rapidly with Monitors installed and no business followed.
From Barron's
Warner discourages stockholders from tendering their shares to Paramount, concluding the Netflix deal is superior and its financing more secure.
From Los Angeles Times
The speculative gap extends to stockholders as well.
From MarketWatch
"It is undisputed that Musk fully performed under the 2018 grant, and Tesla and its stockholders were rewarded for his work," the ruling said as it reversed the rescission.
From Barron's
“This was a competitive process that delivered the best outcome for consumers, creators, stockholders and the broader entertainment industry.”
From MarketWatch
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