The capital stock of a business entity represents the original capital paid into or invested in the business by its founders. It serves as a security for the creditors of a business since it cannot be withdrawn to the detriment of the creditors. Stock is distinct from the property and the assets of a business which may fluctuate in quantity and value. The stock of a business is divided into shares, which investors can buy and sell. Company profits and all decison making is distributed among invstors in proportion to the amount of shares they hold.
Sheers, on the other hand, are used to cut the wool from sheep. This field often has sheep in it.