common stock

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So far this year, he’s converted a total of 1.65 million shares into common stock at a weighted average price of $9.63, and sold 1.65 million shares at a weighted-average price of $92.07.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Beretta, which already owns about 9.95% of Sturm Ruger’s RGR 5.61%increase; green up pointing triangle outstanding common stock, asked the board to exempt the transaction from Ruger’s shareholder-rights plan, or poison pill, adopted last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Instead of retiring the senior preferred shares, Trump could decide to convert them to common shares, severely diluting the value of the existing common stock.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Treasury received warrants to acquire nearly 80% of the companies’ common stock, as well as a new class of senior preferred shares.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He took part in the most genial and hearty manner, in the conversation of the moment, bringing his full quota to the common stock of mirth, anecdote and jest.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry