
Stock Investments: It refers to the investment in a financial instrument known as stock that, gives the right of ownership to an investor equal to the amount invested in the company. Thus, it enables a stockholder to claim in the profits and the assets of the company.
Gain on sale of stock investments: If the sale proceeds from sale of stock investments exceed the cost price of the debt investments, there is a gain on sale of stock investments.
Loss on sale of stock investments: If the sale proceeds from sale of stock investments is less than the cost price of the debt investments, there is a loss on sale of stock investments.
To Journalize: the purchase of common stock.
To Journalize: the sale of common stock.

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