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Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions, or commonly referred to as M&A, is the process in which a company will; transfer, sell, or combine operating units or entire company to another company. Specifically, a merger is when two companies combine together to make one company. An acquisition is when one company takes ownership of another company and all of their assets, in effect creating a larger company. In your merger you have decided to keep your company name, and adopt their product lines. An example of an acquisition would be during the financial crisis of 2009 when larger banks were buying smaller banks. A merger is the preferred term to use, as an acquisition in most cases sounds hostile and has a negative connotation.
By Lee Davis7 years ago in Trader
The 10 Biggest Investment Scandals in History. Top Story - September 2018.
The finance world is one that is deceptively dramatic. On the surface, finance seems to be the most drama-free industry in existence. People ask, "What's so exciting about number-crunching accountants?"
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Trader
How to Invest in a Hedge Fund
Hedge funds have a tendency of carrying a lot of clout, simply by their reputation for exclusivity alone. These funds are pools of money from investors that are managed by professionals who "hedge" high risk investments against low risk investments to maximize profit.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Trader
10 Signs You Are Not Investing Wisely. Top Story - September 2018.
Investing your money can be a smart, future-oriented decision, but if you don't know what you're doing, it can also be a complete, financially-ruining disaster. No one can entirely escape the volatility of the market—even Warren Buffet made some terrible investment decisions—but you can make informed, smart choices and decisions in order to maximize your gains and minimize your losses. Everyone wants to become a millionaire through investments alone, and never have to worry about money again. The investment market can be dangerous though, and it's important to watch out for these signs you are not investing wisely in order to avoid some of the major mistakes that could mean the difference between financial independence, and financial ruin.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Trader
Is Buying a House Really an Investment?
In the United States, home ownership is considered a basic tenet of becoming an adult. The expectation in this country is that when you grow up, you graduate high school, attend a college or trade school, start a career, start a family, and then buy a house. They tell you that buying a home is an important part of growing up and having mature finances. In fact, some financial advisors encourage home ownership as a long term investment, making tips on how to become a home owner as a Millennial more necessary than ever. For years, the prevailing advice has been to invest in real estate because historically, real estate has always increased in value. Today, however, that is not always the case. Is buying a house really an investment? Or, more importantly, is buying a house a good investment? The recent housing crisis left many people wondering if home ownership really is all it's cracked up to be. In this article, I will discuss why buying a home may not be as foolproof of an investment as many believe.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
The Bernie Madoff Scandal Explained
At one point, Bernie Madoff was one of the most respected men on Wall Street. As owner of one of the most successful investment firms in America and as the former chairman of NASDAQ, Madoff had the world at his feet. Everyone in the finance world wanted to be him.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Trader
How to Get over the Fear of Investing
Investing is a four letter word to many people. The fear of investing stems from the many horror stories of stock market crashes and tales of wealthy people losing their fortunes on poor investment decisions. These trumped-up tales shouldn't scare you away, however. Learning how to invest is an important aspect of maturing your finances. In this article, I will outline the steps you must take in order to overcome your fear of investing.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
How to Start Your Child's Stock Portfolio
The types of portfolio management strategies are as diverse as they are convoluted, and building a stock portfolio can seem like a dry, boring, and very adult task. Frankly, many adults find it a rather tedious topic, too. This doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, getting kids involved in building a stock portfolio is not only a smart financial move, but a fun and educational one, too. Creating a portfolio for your child will give you an opportunity to teach them about stocks, the stock market, and financial responsibility, while giving them something to watch, build, learn about, and have fun with. To get started, here’s how to start your child’s stock portfolio.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Trader
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis
Technical analysis—say it out loud. Even the name alone sounds intimidating and complex, doesn't it? Scary as it may seem, technical analysis doesn't have to be terrifying or "too hard" to understand.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Trader
How to Choose an Investment Firm. Top Story - September 2018.
Choosing to invest in the stock market is always a wise idea, and it's one of the easiest ways to prepare for the future with ease. It's also a fun hobby that allows you to feel the thrill of profiting from your choices, and gives you a better idea of the world around you.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Trader
How to Invest in Fine Art as Shares. Top Story - September 2018.
Most of us don't think of buying art as long term investment options and strategies. More often than not, any paintings or sculptures that decorate our walls and rooms were purchased at a big box retailer like Target. These mass-produced pieces of art are inexpensive and will pretty much never increase in value.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
10 Ways to Become a Millionaire by 30
Every kid, when they were growing up, has said that they wanted to grow up to be a millionaire. That's a great thing to aspire to; having money is an easy way to make your life easier and also give yourself peace of mind during life's more tumultuous times.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Trader