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The Common Stock market is a segment of the Capital Markets that allows investors to purchase shares of ownership in publicly traded companies. Common Stock is the most widely traded type of security in the market, and it is the primary source of equity financing for companies. Common Stock holders are entitled to a portion of the company’s profits, as well as voting rights in certain corporate decisions. Common Stock holders also have the potential to benefit from capital appreciation, as the value of the stock can increase over time. Common Stock is traded on exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. Some of the companies that are traded on these exchanges include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook. Show Less Read more