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John Q. Public learns about investing in common stock and the process of listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through the story of an oil drum company's expansion to meet the increasing production demands of its customers. The owner of the Oil Drum Mfg. Co. gets a corporation charter and permit to sell shares, works with an investment banker to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and…

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