~~~ I was asked this Question about BMSN,, and it is the same answer for All  Stocks ...

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Outstanding Shares = O/S

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/outstandingshares.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shares_outstanding

http://www.investinganswers.com/financial-dic...shares-567

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Authorized Shares = A/S

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/authorizedstock.asp

http://wiki.fool.com/Authorized_shares

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Difference Between Authorized & Outstanding Shares.

http://wiki.fool.com/Difference_Between_Autho...ing_Shares

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