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Definition of 'Capital Stock'
The common and preferred stock a company is authorized to issue, according to their corporate charter.
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Investopedia explains 'Capital Stock'
Capital stock are normally listed on a company's balance sheet.
In financial statement analysis, an increasing capital stock account tends to be a sign of economic health since the company can use the additional proceeds to invest in projects or machinery that will increase corporate profits and/or efficiency.
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