Consolidated financial statements are required when one company owns a controlling interest in another company. They must adhere to the same accounting principals as a the financial statements for a single company. Some detail tends to be lost if the parent company and subsidiaries have very different operations. If a company owns more than 50% of another company, their financial statements will be consolidated into one, according to GAAP. Up to that point, the interest in another company can be accounted for using cost-method or equity-method accounting. Continue reading...
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The NASD stands for the National Association of Securities Dealers. It was a self-regulated, regulatory body that oversaw the NASDAQ market to ensure proper and non-fraudulent operations. In 2007, the NASD merged with the New York Stock Exchanges regulatory body to form the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. What is Minimum Margin? What is the SEC? Continue reading...
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You may know that a 401(k) allows you to make payroll-deducted contributions to a retirement account before taxes are taken out, but how does it work? Employees can either become participants in a 401(k) by voluntary enrollment or by automatic enrollment with the ability to opt-out. Contributions go in before taxes are taken out, and this can reduce an individual’s taxable income or even income bracket for the year. Continue reading...
A reverse stock split consolidates stocks at a certain ratio and reduces the number of shares outstanding while increasing the value of each share, as opposed to a regular stock split, which divides existing stocks into more shares which are worth less apiece. A normal stock split, which increases the number of shares an investor owns without increasing the total value of his or her interest in the company, has the benefit of increasing liquidity with the shares and possibly narrowing the bid/ask spread. A reverse stock split reduces the number of shares in circulation by effectively combining the existing shares at a certain ratio (such as, 2 shares now equals 1 share). Continue reading...
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Discover the intricate dance of the EUR/USD currency pair, a symbol of the financial synergy between Europe and the United States. From its historical roots in the Maastricht Treaty to its current state, the 'Fibre' offers a window into global economic dynamics. Beyond just numbers, it reflects central bank policies, reacts to global events, and serves as a barometer for economic health. Whether you're a trader or just curious about global finance, this deep dive into the EUR/USD provides a captivating narrative of the intertwined destinies of two economic powerhouses. Dive in and unravel the story behind the numbers. Continue reading...
Market neutral is a term used to describe strategies of investing that are poised to benefit whether the market goes up or down, or even if it stays stagnant. Some professionally managed funds might take a market-neutral stance in their entirety, or investors might employ market-neutral strategies for specific parts of their portfolio. Market Neutral means that your position as an investor is neither bearish nor bullish, and you may be able to profit whether the market moves up or down, or even if it doesn’t move at all. Options traders, for instance, have a wide variety of market-neutral positions that they can take, since profiting may depend more on the presence of volatility rather than price movement in one direction or another. Continue reading...
Fibonacci lines, retracements, and extensions are used by chartists to identify possible future support and resistance levels, as well as areas where there may be reversals. Investors can use this information to put hedges or speculative bets in place, if they believe that, like many naturally occurring systems in nature, the market behavior will exhibit some fractal-like forms that can be measured with Fibonacci sequence numbers and the Golden Ratio. Continue reading...
Unlock the power of Consolidation in both Technical Analysis and Accounting! Discover how it guides traders in analyzing price patterns and informs buying decisions. Explore the intricacies of Financial Accounting Consolidation, merging entities, fair market values, and eliminating internal transactions. Essential knowledge for financial professionals navigating diverse markets and corporate finance. Continue reading...
Understanding the psychological state of the market is akin to deciphering the collective sentiments and behaviors that drive market trends. The intricate interplay of emotions, biases, and human instincts underpins the market's movements, often deviating from rationality assumed by traditional economic models. Can technical indicators decode this intricate market psychology? Continue reading...
Discover how Fidelity Investments is seizing the moment in a turbulent banking landscape with its strategic foray into retail crypto services across 36 U.S. states. This article explores Fidelity's timely expansion, its unique offerings, and its role as a safe harbor in the face of regulatory scrutiny. As the crypto market evolves, Fidelity's history, adaptability, and commitment to stability position it as a pivotal player for investors seeking secure and accessible options in a rapidly changing financial world. Continue reading...
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A corporation is a business entity which has filed articles of incorporation. Unlike a Sole Proprietorship or a Partnership, a corporation is a legal entity that is separate from its owners. They are often referred to as C-corporations or C-corps, to distinguish them from S-corps, which are named after the subchapter which describes them in the law (though technically speaking, S-corps are corporations, too). Continue reading...
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, now known as the CME group, is the largest derivatives exchange in the world, and one of the oldest. It has historically served as a major international exchange for commodities futures and options on those futures, along with the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Mercantile Exchange, which are now part of the CME Group. The CME Group is now comprised of what used to be several futures exchanges: CME, the CBOT, and the NYMEX. Historically these markets traded in traditional commodities and their futures, and Chicago was the most likely location for such an exchange, being at the hub of the Midwest. Continue reading...
Ethereum uses a blockchain that looks very similar to Bitcoin’s until you get into the details. Ethereum is a platform on which transactions can be made using Ether or other tokens which have been made using the protocol, and smart contracts and decentralized applications (Ðapps) can be executed using the distributed computing power of what’s called the Ethereum Virtual Machine. When viewed from different angles, Ethereum is an open-source coding environment, a market upon which to distribute new blockchain-based applications, and a distributed computing machine that processes functions of the blockchain applications across a broad network. Distributed computing itself is not that new, but distributed computing on a blockchain is. Continue reading...
A Merkle Tree is a technique widely used to create the blocks in blockchains. When records of numerous transactions are blended together into a block and sent to a blockchain to be deciphered and validated, Merkle Trees are generally the design with which they are put together. Ralph Merkle first designed this hashing method in 1979 but didn’t see it popularized for some time. They are sometimes called hash trees. In case you are unaware, the difference between hashes and encryptions is that hashes are not intended to be decryptable unless someone has the original content. Hashes are basically symbols of a certain length generated using the “seed” of the actual content that was fed into the hash function. If the same content is entered as the seed, it will produce the same hash, but any differences will yield a completely different result. Continue reading...
Generation X: More Than Just a Bridge Between Boomers and Millennials. Delve into the rich tapestry of Gen X's experiences, from navigating economic turbulence to pioneering work-life balance. Discover how this 'lost generation' has defied stereotypes, championed technological transformations, and emerged as the unsung heroes of the modern era. Their journey of adaptation and resilience offers invaluable insights for today's multigenerational workforce. Join us as we celebrate and rediscover the enduring legacy of Generation X. Continue reading...