Outstanding common stock is:. A) Stock that is performing well on the New York Stock Exchange. B) Stock held in the corporate treasury. C) Stock owned by shareholders. D) Stock that has been authorized by the state for issue.

The correct answer is letter "C": Stock owned by shareholders.

Explanation:

Outstanding stocks are the cumulative shares issued by a corporation owned by institutional investors, corporate officers, and insiders including restricted shares. Investors use outstanding shares to measure market capitalization of a company and its earnings per share. These are two measurement investors usually look at when deciding to buy a stock.

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