Archive for the ‘common stock’ Category

What happens to a stock’s price after the company increases the amount of common stock?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Alfred M asked:


Lets say they double the amount of common stock, will the price fall? Will the price fall soon after they announce it or will it fall when they issue it? Will it fall at all?

Vincent

What does “two calsses of common stock” mean?

Monday, March 16th, 2009
Louie K asked:


“Triarc Companies, Inc. has a capital structure that utilizes two classes of common stock: Class A (NYSE ticker symbol: TRY) and Class B, Series 1 (NYSE ticker symbol TRY.B).”

Is one better to invest in than the otehr or does it not really matter?

Natalie

What is a reasonable ratio of preferred stock to common stock when starting a corporation?

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
xxplozive asked:


When forming a corporation, what is a common practice for issuing preferred stock & common stock. Is there a specific % of one to the other ? Are there any benefits / drawbacks ?

Gertrude

Question regarding a high growth common stock?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
Brandie P asked:


What are the advantages of a high growth common stock. I am so confused on investing. So much to pick from.

Edgar

What will happen to a common stock holder of Fannie May and Freddie Mac if the government takes over? ?

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Tawny Angel asked:


Will the government set a fixed price for each common stock? How would the valuation be done? BTW, what is the difference between the two companies anyway?

Alma

How do I sell my common stock?

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Alex B asked:


I co-founded a company and have some vested common stock that I’d like to sell. There is a “first right of refusal” clause tied to it. The company has offered to buy it back, but for a very low percent. What options do I have for selling these, and also how should I go about this?

Stacey

What is the primary difference between Common Stock and Preferred Stock?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
boogsephine asked:


I’m also trying to find the four characteristics of Common Stock and Preferred Stock.

Harry

What effect does a debit and a credit do to common stock? Does a debit decrease common stock or does it increa

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
maniac0788 asked:


What effect does a debit and a credit do to common stock? Does a debit decrease common stock or does it increase common stock?

Esther

How much will be distributed per share of preferred and common stock?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Helen R asked:


Collins Corporation plans to distribute $134,000 in dividends. It has outstanding 20,000 shares of 7%, $10 par value preferred stock (noncumulative and nonparticipating), and 60,000 shares of $2 par value common stock. How much will be distributed per share of preferred and common stock?

Stanley

How to Journalize a Common Stock Accounting Entry?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009
rufftackle asked:


“Sold 500 shares of common stock that was a short term investment. The Stock sold for 14 3/4, less a commission of $147.75. The stock was originally purchased as a block of 1,000 shares at a total cost (including commission) of $9,250.00″

Whoever gets it right gets a big pat on the back from me!

Loretta