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A company may sell stock to raise capital for various purposes, such as funding new projects, expanding operations, or paying off debt. Selling stock can also provide liquidity for existing shareholders and help the company improve its financial stability. Additionally, issuing stock can enhance the company's visibility and credibility in the market.
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What are advantages of preferred stock?
One reason is raise capital for a company without sacrificing the control of company. Issuing common stock would do this.
Why would a private limited company change to a public limited company?
Becoming a PLC allows a company to sell shares to members of the public on the stock exchange. The reason a company would do this is to generate funds and grow as a businessJack x
Is issuing stock the same as selling stock?
Not necessarily. If you are the company whose name is on the stock and you are selling shares of stock that were just created, that would be issuance. If you are a market maker, an individual investor or a company who sells stock they bought from an investor, that would be sales.
How would the price of a stock be affected by its dividend?
Paying a dividend costs the company and as such will decrease the value of the company and the stock. If all other factors are equal, a buyer would prefer a stock that is expected to pay the higher dividend. If Company A is expected to pay $10 per share annually and Company B $8, an investor who wants to make 8% would be willing to bid $125 for a share of Company A but only $100 for Company B. On the date that a dividend is effective, a company's stock will drop by the amount of the dividend because that amount will be paid to the person who owned the stock at the beginning of that day.
What is a stock portfolio?
A stock portfolio is all the stocks that you own. I would venture to say that if you had one stock in any company, you would have one stock in your portfolio. If you had 5 different stocks, you would have a total of 5 stocks in your portfolio.
Why preferred stock is issued by company?
One reason is raise capital for a company without sacrificing the control of company. Issuing common stock would do this.
What are advantages of preferred stock?
One reason is raise capital for a company without sacrificing the control of company. Issuing common stock would do this.
Can you own shares in your own company?
No, when you buy stock you are buying part ownership of a company, if you already own the company there would be no reason to buy stock, for you will not be making or losing any money. It is also illegal, you are no supposed to have inside information about stocks when you buy them.
Why would a private limited company change to a public limited company?
Becoming a PLC allows a company to sell shares to members of the public on the stock exchange. The reason a company would do this is to generate funds and grow as a businessJack x
Is issuing stock the same as selling stock?
Not necessarily. If you are the company whose name is on the stock and you are selling shares of stock that were just created, that would be issuance. If you are a market maker, an individual investor or a company who sells stock they bought from an investor, that would be sales.
What do you mean by listed company?
This would be a company whose stock is listed on a stock exchange. This is a matter of buying and selling shares of ownership in the company. A new company or a small company might not be listed; such a company would want to get listed as a sign that its business is significant.
Can you buy GM common stock?
Yes and no. You cannot but stock in the "New GM" (the company that just came out of bankruptcy), but you can buy stock in the company that was GM (but why would you want to?).
Is closing stock appear in the trail balance?
Yes it should. It is possible that the closing stock would be shown as the opening stock with a change in stock value separately which would give the closing stock.
How do you find the price for silver on the stock exchange?
Silver is not a company. It would not appear on the stock exchange.
What is a company that issues stock reports?
The most well known answer to this question would be the Dutch East India Company. In addition to issuing stock reports, this company was the very first company to do so.
How would the price of a stock be affected by its dividend?
Paying a dividend costs the company and as such will decrease the value of the company and the stock. If all other factors are equal, a buyer would prefer a stock that is expected to pay the higher dividend. If Company A is expected to pay $10 per share annually and Company B $8, an investor who wants to make 8% would be willing to bid $125 for a share of Company A but only $100 for Company B. On the date that a dividend is effective, a company's stock will drop by the amount of the dividend because that amount will be paid to the person who owned the stock at the beginning of that day.
Would it possible to get transferred from an American clothing company in London to New York?
Possible? Sure. How likely would depend on the company.
