The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

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With that overview behind us, let's look at the types of stocks that tend to have higher differences between bid prices and ask prices. Some investors may prefer pursuing the arbitrage opportunity ...

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When the Federal Reserve slashes its benchmark rate, as it did Nov. 7, stocks in interest-sensitive sectors often see a boost. Lower rates make borrowing cheaper, driving growth in sectors ...

Stock prices are more volatile than bond prices because calculating the present value involves two constantly changing factors: the earnings stream and the discount rate. Types of Stocks and Types ...