Posts Tagged ‘common stock’

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 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

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

Should I not have in my possession a document of ownership for my common stock?

Thursday, December 4th, 2008
jimfreschi asked:


The common stock is in a portfolio. I get a statement that shows all the assets in the portfolio. I’m wondering, where is the actual stock? I think I should have possession of whatever document corresponds to the stock and give me a legal claim on the assets of the various companies.

Dora

Why is there a distinction of preferred stock and common stock and?

Monday, November 10th, 2008
nomethinks asked:


why is preferred stock better or more resilient in uncertain economic circumstances (or amid large debts or downside risk) while the common stock is not?

What are the mechanisms, uses, and strategies of these?

You can be vague or detailed– details are much appreciated though

Steven

what happens if a bankrupt company cancels its common stock?

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
DAVID Y asked:


if a bankrupt company cancels its common stock upon coming out of bankruptcy. what happens to the stock that i hold. is it worthless are do they make an offer to us?

Cindy