Better Business, 5/e

Objective 16-2 Investing in Stocks

1. Discuss the process of initial public offerings, compare the various types of stocks, and explain how stocks are bought and sold and the factors that affect stock prices.

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Gina Smith graduated from college last year. She has a great job in a city near where she grew up, so she is able to live with her parents and save a lot of money. Now, after having worked for six months, Gina has accumulated more than $10,000 in her savings account, and she wants to do something different ...