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Stock Watering

Description:

Stock watering refers to the practice of artificially inflating the number of shares of a company's stock through fraudulent means. It is done to create a false impression of increased demand and boost the stock's price. In legal contexts, stock watering can also refer to the act of providing water for livestock or animals.

Sample Sentences:

As a fraudulent activity:

• Investors should beware of companies engaged in stock watering schemes to manipulate the market.
• The company's executives were found guilty of stock watering, resulting in significant losses for innocent shareholders.
• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closely monitors stock watering practices to maintain market integrity.

As providing water for livestock:

• The farmer made sure there was enough stock watering available for the cattle during the summer heat.
• Proper stock watering is essential to keep the animals healthy and productive on the ranch.
• The government implemented regulations to ensure all farms have adequate stock watering facilities for their livestock.

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