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Changing Markets Affect on Valuations

Economics back in January 2021 Back in early 2021 there were certain signs that the economy was going to change in some way, and many predicted this change would not be positive.  Post Pandemic in January 2021 the U.S. Government continued to pour billions of dollars into the economy by printing more money. Economics 101

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Brexit: Why should you care?

Britain’s exit from the EU, commonly nicknamed Brexit, is one of the most discussed issues over the past week; particularly when it comes to the financial implications of Brexit and how it impacts business.For the first time in its existence, the European Union (EU) has lost a country from its (previously) 28-country politico-economic union.  News reports have

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The Trump Effect | Part 1 Business Confidence & Uncertainty in Elections

Business confidence is low. Uncertainty is high. Candidates are spewing whatever words they think will win that one last vote. Challengers have dropped out left and right, leaving us with 3 major contenders. Make America Great Again. | Hillary for America. | A Future to Believe In. Now what? Presidential elections bring all kinds of uncertainty. Voters

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Blue Chip Stocks

See Also: Preferred Stocks (Preferred Share) Stocks Firm; Focus on Fed Blue Chip Stocks Definition Blue chip stocks are long-established, well-known companies with reliable earning power and growth over time. Following are common characteristics of blue chips: Sell diversified and high quality products and services in a variety of geographic locations Competitive advantage in the

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Cost Control vs Cost Reduction

There is a difference between cost control vs cost reduction. Most people think that controlling costs and reducing costs are one and the same when, in fact, they can generate two totally different outcomes. The first thing you need to know is that you can’t grow a company by cost reduction alone. You can get

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Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Definition The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is among the world’s largest by trading volume and market capitalization. Furthermore, the TSE listed firms are around 2,400. Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Meaning The TSE indexes are both the Nikkei 225 and the TOPIX index. The Nikkei is a price weighted index for the top

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Treasury Stock

Treasury Stock Definition The treasury stock definition is the shares a company buys of its own stock on the open market. Shares of treasury stock were issued by the company, and then repurchased. So consider it issued, but not outstanding. After a company repurchases shares of its own stock, there are fewer shares of its

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Synthetic Stock

Synthetic Stock Definition Synthetic stock is created when a holder of a call and put option simulates the stock when that holder buys and sells the options accordingly. Without participating in the market the holder can stand to make a gain. Then, they can invest in the stock as long as the expiration has not

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Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX)

Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) A merger between the Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange formed the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) in 1999. Furthermore, it is one of the largest Asian exchanges in terms of market capitalization and trading volume. Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) Meaning The SGX is well known for its

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Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)

See Also: Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is the third largest exchange in terms of market capitalization. The exchange is currently not open to all foreign investors. Shanghai

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Stock Options Basics

Stock Options Definition A stock option is a financial instrument that gives its holder the right but not the obligation to buy or sell a security for a set price on or before a set date. Stock options are traded on financial bonuses. A stock option contract typically consists of no less than 100 options.

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Reverse Stock Split

See Also: Common Stock Definition Intrinsic Value – Stock Options Stock Options Basics Treasury Stock (Repurchased Shares) Reverse Stock Split A reverse split is a procedure that is the exact opposite of a stock split. It involves reducing the number of shares for the corporation while maintaining the same market value. However, the cost per

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