Stock transfer refers to the process of transferring the ownership of stock or shares from one person to another. It's a critical mechanism in corporate finance that enables the buying and selling of company shares in the stock market.
Street name refers to the practice of holding securities in the name of a broker or another nominee instead of the customer's own name. This facilitates easier and faster transfer of shares.
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