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    What does it mean when a company goes public?

    Question #123271. Asked by star_gazer. (Aug 25 11 10:24 PM)


    MsKreant

    		When a company goes public, it is the first opportunity for the general public to buy shares.

    http://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/goingpublic.asp#axzz1W6mQnrv3

    Aug 25 11, 11:06 PM

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