stockholder
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Rather, both companies are controlled by “mission” directors, who may own little or no equity, who aren’t accountable to investors and whose missions allow—or require—them to sacrifice stockholder profits for the benefit of humanity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Under these current offerings, token holders aren’t granted the same benefits as shareholders, including dividend payouts and voting rights on stockholder proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
These advisory firms emerged during the 1980s as a stockholder reaction to the mayhem of leveraged buyouts and proxy battles taking place during the Gordon Gekko era on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 9, 2026
Compass shares rose 6.3% and Anywhere stock surged nearly 14% following the announcement, with stockholder approvals still pending.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
“I’ll get a job as a runner at the Exchange, then a clerk. I’ll become a stockholder and then a proper merchant, and then I’ll make my fortune.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share of stock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In a corporate bankruptcy, bondholders get paid before stockholders.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
The dividend is payable on July 10 to stockholders of record on June 26, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Warner Bros. announced on April 23 that stockholders approved the deal.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
He obtained a list of all the big stockholders in New Century, the big subprime lender.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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