When you got home after work, you saw on the news that the S&P was down by 20 points. Which of the following is true?

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What is a a stock?

A stock represents an ownership stake in a company as a common shareholder.

Common stocks allow shareholders to vote on company issues, with most companies granting one vote per share.

Some companies also offer stockholders dividend payouts, giving investors a stream of income on top of the market value of the stock.
 


When you got home after work, you saw on the news that the S&P was down by 20 points. Which of the following is true?