Public Company Articles

Business » Public Company | By Charlene Kalk @ Tuesday, 2nd January 2007 @ 7:39 PM

It is a common misconception in the small business community that one\'s company has to be a certain size and have a certain amount of revenues before one can go public. I have been taking Small Businesses and Start-Up companies public as a consultant for over 10 years now. And for 10 years I have been repeatedly asked in various ways \"Can I really go public? We only have a million dollars in revenue. Aren\'t we too small?\" The answer has been and still is \&quo... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 5:08 AM

Derivatives have come under scrutiny in recent times, owing to the use of hedging instruments by companies for financial mismanagement. The misuse of derivatives has put many companies in the legal line of fire. The popular notion that derivatives caused the downfall of companies like Enron, is however, not true. The derivatives by themselves are not damaging. It is their misuse that can cause trouble for businesses. What are Derivatives? Derivatives are financial arrangements by whi... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:58 PM

Who would not like to possess an exact measurement of risk outlined in front of them before taking any decision? Everyone involved with risky ventures wishes they could impart a precise figure to the associated risk. This risk is implied in any crucial decisions especially in the case of stocks. Stocks are a tempting bargain. The opportunity to make fast money pushes investors to divulge in activities that entail enormous risks and, at times, lead to major losses. Failure in this arena, d... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:18 PM

Junk bonds are similar to regular bonds. They are IOUs from an organization or corporation, which specify the principal amount it shall pay back. The date on which this payment of principal will be made is known as the date of maturity. The interest amount to be paid is known as the coupon. The interest that junk bonds generate is higher than that of the usual ones. These high interest payments compensate the investors for the extraordinary risks they take. These are high yield due to the high r... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:16 PM

The issuer or buyer issues bonds to the creditor. If the market value of the collateral or amount of the bond increases, then the value of the convertible bond also goes up. If the value of the material on which the bond has been issued decreases, the bond will decrease in price. Convertible and reverse convertible bonds are similar with the exception of the role played by the underlying company. Convertible Bonds Convertible bonds are, as the name suggests, convertible. You can change... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 8:57 PM

Stock trading is the process of buying and selling shares of stock. Almost everybody has heard about the stock trading system, but not everybody knows how this trading system works. Most people wonder how it is possible to trade billions of shares everyday. It does not matter if you do not know the technical side of the system. However, if you are planning to engage in stock trading, you must have a basic understanding of how the stock trading system works. Stock exchanges use two basic methods ... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 3:13 PM

After Hours Trading or AHT is the trading of securities on big exchanges after the normal trading time is over. After hours trading, which used to be the privilege of institutional investors is now available for every one. The advent of electronic communication networks or ECN has brought radical changes in the method of stock trading. ECN is a medium that has made buying and selling stocks as easy as the click of the mouse. Moreover, big institutional investors have the advantage of trading wit... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Friday, 4th August 2006 @ 4:48 PM

Penny stocks do not require you to have a big cash outlay to get started. All you need to spend is just a fraction of penny or maybe as much as $5 per stock. These stocks carry tremendous reward potential, but at the same time, they carry more risks than other regular investments. For example, the penny stock may go from 20 cents to as high as 20 dollars or it may just prove worthless with literally no return. How to Invest in Penny Stocks Making investments in penny stocks is quite e... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Thursday, 3rd August 2006 @ 5:09 AM

Large companies and institutions employ teams of analysts to help invest in other companies. If they buy a particular stock, the market often expects the stock to have significant upside potential. And if they are selling the same stock, it could mean that the company, whose shares are being sold, is witnessing some difficulties. The investment trends of the Institutional Investors can be traced online. The following information is online. 1. Institutional ownership of shares in a... more...

Business » Public Company | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 7:43 AM

Mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs are part of the corporate restructuring strategy in which big and small companies indulge in today’s corporate world. These are also called consolidation activities. Companies pursue consolidation activities to strengthen their strategic and competitive positioning. Merger happens when a new company is formed by the combination of two separate legal entities. The stocks of both of the companies are surrendered and a new company issues fresh shares in th... more...