Equity Shares

Donated Stock
Fully paid capital stock of a corporation contributed without consideration to the same issuing corporation. Donated stock is generally classified as capital stock and can impact both the financial and operational aspects of the corporation.
High-Tech Stock
High-tech stock refers to equity shares of companies operating in high-technology sectors. This includes industries like computers, semiconductors, biotechnology, robotics, and electronics. Such stocks tend to exhibit above-average earnings growth coupled with significant price volatility.
Public Offering
A public offering refers to the sale of equity shares or other financial instruments by an organization to the public to raise capital. This process typically involves issuing stock through an initial public offering (IPO).
Redeemable Shares
Redeemable shares are equity or preference shares in a company that the issuing entity has the right to buy back, under predetermined terms specified at the time of issue.

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