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Investing Lesson 1
Quiz: An Introduction to the Stock Market
 

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Stock can be very useful if used correctly.  Instead of paying cash, companies can literally use their stock [which basically means the company is selling part of itself to buy another business].  If management pays too much, this can destroy shareholder value.  If, however, management is wise, this can increase the stock price significantly.

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