define stock

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Stock refers to ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings. It is also known as equity or shares, and individuals who own stock in a company are shareholders, entitling them to a portion of the company's profits and voting rights in certain company decisions. Stocks are bought and sold on stock exchanges, with prices fluctuating based on supply and demand in the market.