The world’s business operations have evolved dramatically over time. Some ancient traditions and customs are still practiced, but their mechanisms have been altered or modified. The basic concept of business is trade. This is the exchange of things of value between two or more parties. These things of value are often referred to as stock. In older times, people traded in different kinds of stock, which was physically handed over to the buyer upon payment. But now things have changed a little bit. Stock certificates are traded. What is a stock certificate? A stock certificate certifies that a particular stock…
