New York Stock Exchange Composite Index: This New York Stock Exchange Composite Index measures the performance of the common stocks listed on the NYSE, including those of companies headquartered in the United States and in other countries. The index is market capitalization weighted, so that companies with the most floating shares and the highest prices have the greatest impact on the changing value of the index.

 

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Participating Preferred Stock: Preferred stock that provides the holder with a specified dividend plus the right to additional earnings under specified conditions.

Par-Value Stock: Stock that has a nominal value assigned to it in the corporation's charter and printed on the face of each share of stock.