Common stock represents an external source of stockholders' equity,whereas retained earnings represents an internal source.

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Common stock represents equity that is created when a company issues new shares to investors, which is an external source of financing. Retained earnings represent the cumulative earnings that a company has kept instead of distributing as dividends, which is an internal source of financing.

Common Stock Represents an External Source of Stockholders' Equity,whereas Retained