CIT Group's Bankruptcy Plan: Goodbye Common and Preferred Stock [View article]
Preferred stock doesn't offer the same potential for profit as common stock, but it's a more stable investment vehicle because it guarantees a regular dividend that isn't directly tied to the market like the price of common stock. This type of stock guarantees dividends, which common stock does not. The price of preferred stock is tied to interest rate levels, and tends to go down if interest rates go up and to increase if interest rates fall.
On Nov 03 04:14 PM jacky87 wrote:
> I am new in this stock market as i just have opened a trading account > barely 4 months ago. > > May i know those shares i bought on trading platform are classified > under preferred or common?
One of the largest global media empires, Viacom has a financial interest in broadcast and cable television, radio, Internet, book publishing, and film production and distribution. Some of this vertically integrated conglomerate's highly recognizable properties include the CBS network, MTV, Infinity broadcasting, Simon & Schuster, Blockbuster and Paramount Pictures. With such a diverse portfolio of properties, Viacom is one of the most profitable media giants as CBS is a top draw for older viewers while MTV remains the most popular teen orientated media outlet.
Market to Shine on Solar Industry Through 2011 [View article]
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On Nov 03 04:14 PM jacky87 wrote:
> I am new in this stock market as i just have opened a trading account
> barely 4 months ago.
>
> May i know those shares i bought on trading platform are classified
> under preferred or common?
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