Verizon (ticker symbol: VZ) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Verizon (ticker symbol: VZC) also maintains a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange. The historical stock price graph is available on tablet and PC.
Definition: A publicly held company is a stock corporation in which the shares of stock are available to the public.
Publicly-Owned Businesses. 1  Partly owned by the public as a result of sales of its stock. 2  Allows stockholders to claim part of the company's assets and profits. 3  Stocks are traded on the stock exchange. 4  Is required to file reports of its earnings every quarter. 5  May raise capital by selling stocks and/or bonds.