Companies might make the decision to list their shares on a stock exchange for a number of reasons. Whether it be an exit opportunity for existing shareholders, to raise the profile of the business amongst its customers, or to set a value for the stock, there are many benefits of making the move from being a private business to being a public one.
But by far the main reason given by companies for going public is to raise money for expansion. After all, one of the primary functions of a stock exchange is to bring together companies which are looking for capital with investors who can provide the funds.
by Robert Stephens| Equities |2 mins. to read The UK retail sector faces a highly uncertain future. A weaker pound has pushed inflation gradually higher over the last year. It is now 60 basis points higher than the rate of wage growth. Therefore, consumer spending is likely to come under a degree of pressure.
by Evil Knievil| Evil Diaries |1 mins. to read I reckon that Provident Financial (LON:PFG) is a sell again at 2100p. The more one reflects upon the insane levels of personal debt in the UK the more a PFG short is an absolute sitter.
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