Dry times for hedge funds Sep 5, 2008
A stock certificate is more than just a piece of paper, it's an actual slice of ownership in an operating (well, usually) enterprise ... It is a lot easier buying a candy bar in a convenience store with a dollar bill than with that piece of office floor you owned with that stock certificate ... By allowing paper money to be debased through unregulated structured finance, the world's central bankers drove out the good money, stock certificates, and the actual physical goods represented by such,... (Asia Times Online)
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Musgrove Q&A Jul 23, 2008
You know, the dollar is just like a stock certificate. If the company is doing well, the value of a stock certificate goes up ... If it's bad, the stock certificate goes down. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Needham businessman defrauded investors out of $1.6 million Jun 19, 2008
To conceal his fraud, Hochberg sent his victims various bogus documents, including a fraudulent stock certificate and fraudulent tax documents. One of the people Hochberg scammed is an 85-year-old widow who lives in the same nursing home as his parents. (Needham Tab, MA)
Financially Savvy Gifts for Grads Jun 10, 2008
Consider obtaining the actual stock certificate and having it framed to make it more tangible. If you want to increase the gift, offer to contribute an additional amount to an investment of their choice and help them open a brokerage account. (Townhall.com)
Credentials for home school parents — what's next? Mar 18, 2008
girard74 wrote on Mar 17, 2008 12:14 PM:" (http://legal- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/certificate) A written document that is official verification that a condition or requirement has, or has not, been met. A written assurance issued from a court that is notification to another officer, judge, or court of procedures practiced therein. A document (such as a birth certificate) prepared by an official during the course of his or her regular duties, and which may be used as evidence for certain... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
By Paul Goblet Jan 17, 2008
While a private equity or venture capital investor may receive a stock certificate and a small dividend, there is little or no historical revenue or income to analyze. He is betting on your future success because the investor only gets a return if the company is successful. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Five Reasons Houses Beat Stocks Jan 2, 2008
And keep this in mind -- when it rains, which would you rather have over your head, a roof or a stock certificate. So stop whining about the housing market. (RealtyTimes)
Museum gives fraud its sordid place in history Dec 31, 2007
The museum does pay tribute to Enron, and other disgraced companies from this century WorldCom and Adelphia with a collection of now-worthless stock certificates, but much of the exhibition is devoted to financial transgressions from an earlier era ... In addition to the stock certificates of giant companies felled by fraud, the collection includes a broad assortment of items, each of which is connected to a person or fraud of some historical note ... "When you sit there and look at a stock... (USA Today -- Money)
Fannie Mae Adjusts Dividend Rate for its Series P Preferred Stock to 5.5800 Percent Dec 28, 2007
In accordance with the terms of the Series P Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation, the dividend will continue to accrue at a per annum rate equal to the greater of (i) 4. 50 percent and (ii) the sum of the 3-Month LIBOR plus 0. (PR Newswire)
Financial Education: The gift that keeps on giving Dec 22, 2007
The purchaser then gets a framed stock certificate. It can provide opportunities for parents and their kids to talk about financial literacy, he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Giving Financial Gifts Wisely Dec 21, 2007
The stock certificates are colorful and have become popular stock-ing stuffers for investors' children and grandchildren ... com which, for about $40 to $80, plus the price of the stock, will prepare a matted and engraved setting to frame the stock certificate of your choosing. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Looking Back Dec 20, 2007
Frytown News Yoder Feed Gives Dinner For All Employees Following the dinner, Mr. Yoder presented Mr. Don Dickel with a stock certificate for his ten years service with Yoder Feeds. Special recognition was also given to Dan Dickel (15 years), Ward Liebe, Sr. (12), James Ulin (12), Roland Maxwell (12), and Mark Swartzendruber (11) for their service with the company. (Kalona News, IA)
OneShare offers unique stock(ing) stuffer Dec 13, 2007
"You're going to get a folded stock certificate stuffed in an envelope by someone in a brokerage back office.". OneShare. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Antiquities: The Hottest Investment Dec 13, 2007
And, no matter how ornate a stock certificate might be, an Egyptian amulet is always going to look better in your living room display case. More from. (Time.com)
Santa Anna's Spurs Are Among 21 Artifacts Missing From Museum in Dallas Dec 2, 2007
The society is offering a $10,000 reward for recovery of the items, which include Santa Anna's desk paperweight found after the Battle of San Jacinto; an 1891 Todd Milling Co. stock certificate; and a pair of five-star collar insignia worn by Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz during surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945, at Tokyo Bay. We don't normally put a price on the individual items because we consider all to be priceless,'' said Executive Director Michael Duty in an... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Nearly Two Dozen Artifacts Missing from Dallas Historical Society Dec 1, 2007
" Signed C.W. Nimitz. Opera ticket -- Stamped on back 10/15/1912and on the front is Dallas Opera House, Geo. Axxx Manager, Admit One, Gallery 50 Cents. Todd Milling Company stock certificate Certificate Number 65 for one share, possibly dated May 20, 1891. Body of certificate reads, incorporated under the laws of Texas. Todd Milling Company, Dallas, Texas. This is to certify that is entitled to one shares of one hundred dollars each in the capitol stock of the Todd... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Office convention schedule Oct 26, 2007
This event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will feature an improvisational performance by actors from The Northeast Theatre, and attendees will receive a commemorative Dunder Mifflin uncommon stock certificate, good for one share of uncommon stock. Though not finalized, the performance may also include a few members of The Office. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Integra Bank Corporation Announces Changes to Corporate Governance Practices and Other Matters Oct 20, 2007
In another action, the Board of Directors amended the Company's By-laws to permit an investor's ownership to be recorded and maintained in book entry form on the records of the transfer agent without the issuance of a physical stock certificate. Effective January 1, 2008, listed securities with NASDAQ are eligible for a Direct Registration Program. (Primezone Releases)
Matt Krantz on stocks Oct 9, 2007
You can have the share certificates sent, but handling stock certificates is like handling cash ... Use a stock certificate gift service. (USA Today -- Money)
R&G Financial Corporation Updates Status of Certain Mortgage Banking Licenses and Credit Facilities Oct 6, 2007
The transactions contemplated by the Sale Agreement constitute a "Change in Control" of Crown Bank within the meaning of the RAC Series A Preferred Stock certificate of designation and allows for an automatic redemption of the RAC Series A Preferred Stock be redeemed at 110% of stated value, subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approval. In addition, the redemption of the RAC Series A Preferred Stock is a condition to closing the Sale Agreement with Fifth Third. (PR Newswire)
Nokia Does a Map Deal, Signaling Strategic Bet Oct 3, 2007
Robert Morris Signed Stock Certificate - 1795. Inside NYTimes. (New York Times)
Why Not Just Adjust An Arm? Sep 9, 2007
WHY NOT JUST ADJUST AN ARM. is a stupid question: If people who took out adjustable rate mortgages can't make the payments and are going under, why doesn't the bank. (New York Post -- Business)
JMCP Acquisitions Corp. (Pink Sheet JMCP) Announces Dividend Preparation Aug 20, 2007
Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JMCP Acquisitions Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: JMCP) CEO, Frank Love announces, "Preparation is underway for the Royalty Trust Dividend schedule commencement. At this time I want to identify the shell I took over to house the Royalty Trust, Dunwynn Exploration Inc., former stock ticker symbol (DNXP). The Share Exchange Agreement was performed October 27, 2006. An immediate reverse split occurred leaving just 4 Million shares issued in Certificate form in the amount... (PR Newswire)
What's Next for Energy Stocks? Aug 8, 2007
This incident reminds me of an ornate stock certificate my father had framed and which hung above his desk ... In these days of online brokerage accounts, I don't have an actual AHM stock certificate, but if I did, I'd frame it, too. (SmartMoney)
Purchasing The Family Property Jul 29, 2007
talk to you about acquiring my first property from my parents, who have a condo worth 500,000. They paid about 235,000 back in 1984 and. (New York Post -- Business)
Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. Announces Shareholder Approval of 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split, Reduction of Authorized Shares and Shareholder Action Without a Meeting Jul 13, 2007
The Company's transfer agent will act as the exchange agent to implement the exchange of stock certificates for the reverse stock split ... Shareholders of record will receive a letter of transmittal requesting them to surrender their old stock certificates for new stock certificates reflecting the adjusted number of shares as a result of the reverse split ... Shareholders should not destroy any stock certificate and should not submit any certificates until they receive a letter of transmittal. (PR Newswire)
This Old Stock Certificate Really Pays Dividends Jul 8, 2007
stock certificate for Southwestern Bell. The original transfer agent was the Bank of New York, but they don't know anything about the stock now. (New York Post -- Business)
Global warbling Jul 7, 2007
(It is--I've seen the stock certificate. But the ultimate irony is that the online coverage is sole-sponsored by. (Guardian Unlimited)
Secondhand ball industry makes diving in mucky water traps a lucrative endeavor Jul 2, 2007
From a stock certificate to an aluminum can, money comes in all shapes and sizes. And if you're brave ---- err, crazy ---- enough to strap on scuba gear in the dark of night and navigate large bodies of murky water infested with fertilizer runoff and probably a three-eyed fish or two, you'll find it at underwater as well. (North County Times)
Fundraiser allegedly demanded stock Jun 14, 2007
Khan said he also split another million shares as dictated by Jinnah, writing stock certificates in the names of McAuliffe and three other Democratic fundraisers, as well as several of Jinnah's relatives ... The Times obtained a copy of a stock certificate showing 10,000 shares in the name of Scott Freda, a fundraiser and McAuliffe associate. (Los Angeles Times)
Judgment in Favor of Viropro for US$ 1.5 Million -- Third-Party Defendants' Non-Compliance With Court Order for Judgment -- Improperly Received Viropro Shares Under Viropro's Former Management Jun 5, 2007
The court ordered, among other things, that the above-referenced Third-Party defendants transfer and return to Viropro and return to treasury, the original stock certificates of Viropro common stock within thirty (30) days from the date of the Order (issued on April 19, 2007). The 30 day time period allotted to the Third-Party Defendants to return the stock certificates to Viropro has expired as of May 19, 2007, and no original stock certificates have been returned by any Third-Party Defendant... (Primezone Releases)
Parting company May 22, 2007
"Your name has to be on the stock certificate in the log of stockholders," Martin said. "With an LLC limited liability company , it has to be on the operating agreement and the ownership certificate. If you think you own the business, make sure your name is on all of these documents.". (Los Angeles Times)
Bank establishes stock-ownership plan May 10, 2007
The announcement was made at the annual shareholders' meeting, where a stock certificate representing ownership in the bank was presented to Diana Meister, Sarah Grove, Roger Corrigan and Scott Bauknecht, senior officers of the bank. "The board of directors is pleased to offer this new benefit. We understand that financial rewards such as ESOP can show employees they are valued and can help engage them in business," said Vogelsinger. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Chapter 11 took toll in cash, emotion Apr 27, 2007
She plans to frame a soon-to-be-worthless stock certificate. "I'm just glad they're going to recover," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Up Close: Ex-Coke man bottles advice Apr 24, 2007
Inside Glover Capital are walls and shelves full of Coke memorabilia, everything from an R2D2-like Coca-Cola droid to Glover's prized possession an original stock certificate for Jacob's Pharmacy, the 1900s-era store where Coca-Cola was first sold as a health tonic. Sean Drakes/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
XG offers wireless handset of future Apr 16, 2007
On Jan. 25, they were sued by a Swiss bank that got stuck with a big bill after turning in a previously issued xG stock certificate to the company after its owner sold the stock to others ... The suit alleges that xG failed to honor a 4 million-share stock certificate issued by the company in 2005. (Herald-Tribune)
Lights don't dim Busch's focus Mar 9, 2007
They will receive an official stock certificate autographed by Enders, be entitled to discount offers from her corporate partners, have access to Enders Racing pit-side hospitality during special stockholder meetings, receive a goodie bag of Team Owner apparel and merchandise and get other sponsor-related discount incentives worth more than $500. Initial stock offerings also include other incentives. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Spencer's hotel goes to sheriff's sale today Feb 28, 2007
It explained that at least one stock certificate was "manufactured, and represents false and fictitious shares since these shares ... were pledged as collateral and in the possession of Northwest Federal.". Duo did wallpaper. (Sioux City Journal)
Businessman pays off church’s mortgage Feb 5, 2007
Tomer, chief executive officer of YTB International in Wood River, presented Carstens with a stock certificate worth more than $1. 86 million. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Class B Common Stock Converted Into Common Stock Jan 17, 2007
Each stock certificate that formerly represented issued and outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock is now deemed to represent the same number of shares of Common Stock. Shareholders do not need to exchange share certificates as a result of the conversion. (PR Newswire)
Is There a Zecco for Real Estate? Jan 16, 2007
The technology-substitution model makes sense for stocks because there is no physical component to buying shares; that is, no one has to inspect a stock certificate or visit a company to buy stock. Real estate is different because while paperwork can be automated actual transactions are not technologically dependent. (RealtyTimes)
A wish for less deception Dec 24, 2006
It's a two-page affair, with the first page sporting an ornate blue border similar to what might be found on a deed or stock certificate. "Notice issued by PMC Inc.," it says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Online help wanteds surpass newspapers Dec 24, 2006
(Incidentally, you can apparently purchase a stock certificate for Drkoop. com, from the days before the company behind it was delisted from NASDAQ. (CNN -- Money / Economy)
IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend Dec 12, 2006
To enroll in IBERIABANK Corporation's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, shareholders must have their stock certificate numbers and complete an enrollment form. Enrollment forms and a summary of the plan are available from the Registrar and Transfer Company by calling (800) 368-5948. (PR Newswire)
State Museum Unveils First Ever Dinosaur Fossils Documented in Nevada, Plans for New Facility at Las Vegas Springs Preserve Dec 1, 2006
Collections include the original gaming license granted to the Las Vegas Hilton, a 2,000-year-old Native American duck decoy from Pershing County, a 1946 Flamingo Hilton stock certificate issued to Ben "Bugsy" Siegel, preserved native wildlife displayed in their natural habitat and a variety of exciting and educational traveling exhibits. In all, the museum will feature four galleries -- People, Land, Early Days, and Viva Nevada -- with interpretive and interactive exhibits. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Panel looks at state laws Nov 15, 2006
In addition, Nevada permits the owners of a company to hold stock in bearer form, which means whoever holds the stock certificate is the owner. Anderson said a bill will be filed in the Nevada Legislature next year to prohibit bearer shares. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
'Slam-dunk' deal leads to slew of charges Oct 31, 2006
None of those who invested ever received a stock certificate for their purchases. Also, Anderson did not provide to the investors any prospectus, contract, disclosure statement, subscription agreement or other document in regard to the investments of Head West. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Bank plotting $113M IPO Aug 3, 2006
Carroll Burgoon Hard Copy: ViewPoint Bank President Gary Base with a draft of the companys stock certificate. ViewPoint is printing up stock certificates, because it figures many buyers of its upcoming offering will be first-time stock buyers. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Transfer of stock may require a guarantee of your signature Jul 25, 2006
The organization involved probably a stock transfer agent wants to make sure that, in signing an important and valuable document, such as a stock certificate, you really are who you claim to be ... In your case, the organization involved probably wants you to sign the stock certificate in the presence of a responsible person at a financial institution. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Preserving history, one piece at a time Jun 30, 2006
Joe Garlitz holds a Civil War bearer bond and stands next to a sketch of the Titanic, with a stock certificate from the company that made the ship perched on top ... Another prized item he bought three years ago from a consignment shop is a stock certificate from International Mercantile Marine Company, which controlled the White Star Line maker of the infamous Titanic and her two sister ships ... For him, it is fascinating to realize that with these bonds and stock certificates, regular... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Exclusive: Down With the Death Tax Jun 6, 2006
"She saved so that her children would have something, she cared about the people in the company and hung on to the business she loved and that her family had a passion for. "Little did she know that her entire savings plus another 20 percent of the company's stockholders equity would be needed to pay the IRS so her stock certificate could move from her safe deposit box into my father's. "Fifty people and their families were in jeopardy of having their jobs shipped off to another competitor or... (Human Events Online)
Beyond Basel: Local galleries find that Miami's more than a pit stop on the art circuit these days May 7, 2006
Yet unlike say, a barrel of oil or a stock certificate, there are no guarantees a pricey painting is worth more than the canvas it arrives on. The government may say a dollar is worth a dollar. (The Miami Herald)
Answers for your personal finance questions May 7, 2006
SERVICES DIRECTORY An advertising feature of KansasCity. Sunday, May 07, 2006 Personal Finance Guide. (Kansas City Star -- Business)
Marshall Loeb's Daily Money Tip: Getting the most of safe-deposit boxes Mar 19, 2006
So, aside from the increasingly rare stock certificate or bearer bond, Little suggests depositing only the irreplaceable, like families photos. While most states no longer seal boxes upon an owner's death, you might consider joint ownership of the box with a spouse or relative so your heirs can get to its contents quickly. (CBS MarketWatch)
Buffett slams fee factories Mar 5, 2006
"Son, you're the boy I always wanted and never had. Here's a stock certificate for 50 per cent of the company. You're my equal partner from now on.". "Thanks, Dad.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Disney-Pixar merger pact lays out conditions (Reuters) Jan 27, 2006
Disney-Pixar merger pact lays out conditions - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (RSS - Yahoo News - Business)
How--and Why--to Incorporate Jan 11, 2006
The key to a quick and efficient transfer of ownership of the business is found on the back of each stock certificate, where there is usually a place indicated for the shareholder to endorse and sign over any shares that are to be sold or otherwise disposed of. Ability to raise investment capital. (Entrepreneur)
