Bankruptcy - it's a word that few people like to hear, but it can represent great opportunities for investors willing to do a little hands-on research. Bankruptcies are a process that occurs when companies can no longer afford to make payments on their debt. Oftentimes, this comes as a result of a bad economic environment, poor internal management, over-expansion, new liabilities, new regulations and a host of other reasons. This article will take a look at exactly what happens during a bankruptcy, and how investors can profit from it! (For more insight, see An Overview Of Corporate Bankruptcy.)
The Decline The bankruptcy process is often lengthy and complex. While understanding how it works from a theoretical standpoint may be easy, there are many complications that arise when it comes to settlement amounts and payment terms. There are two types of bankruptcy that companies may file: 1. Chapter 7 - This type of bankruptcy occurs when a company completely goes out of business and assigns a trustee to liquidate and distribute all of its assets to the company's creditors and owners. 2. Chapter 11 - This is the most common type of corporate bankruptcy for public companies. In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a company continues normal day-to-day operations while ratifying a plan to reorganize its business and assets in such a way that will make it able to meet its financial obligations and eventually emerge from bankruptcy. Read more: Taking Advantage Of Corporate Decline http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/06/bankruptcy.asp#ixzz4hDlK2QRt Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook A wearable robot could prevent future falls among those prone to stumbles.
The new exoskeleton packs motors on a user’s hips and can sense blips in balance. In a small trial, the pelvic robot performed well in sensing and averting wearers’ slips, researchers report May 11 in Scientific Reports. Exoskeletons have the potential to help stroke victims and people with spinal cord injuries walk again (SN: 11/16/13, p. 22) — and even kick soccer goals (SN Online: 6/12/14). But this new model focuses on a more ordinary aspect of the human condition: falling on your face or your rear. “Exoskeletons could really help in this case,” says study coauthor Silvestro Micera, an engineer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. Most exoskeletons guide the movement of the wearer, forcing the person to walk in a particular way. But the new pelvic device allows the user to walk normally and reacts only when it needs to. A computer algorithm measures changes in a wearer’s hip joint angles to detect the altered posture that goes along with slipping. The robot then uses its motors to push the hips back into their natural position to, hopefully, prevent a fall. Read Article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-pelvic-exoskeleton-stops-people-taking-tumbles What does 'Economy' meanEconomy is the large set of inter-related production and consumption activities that aid in determining how scarce resources are allocated. This is also known as an economic system.
BREAKING DOWN 'Economy'The economy encompasses all activity related to production, consumption and trade of goods and services in an area. The economy applies to everyone from individuals to entities such as corporations and governments. The economy of a particular region or country is governed by its culture, laws, history, and geography, among other factors, and it evolves due to necessity. For this reason, no two economies are the same. Read more: Economy http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/economy.asp#ixzz4gwXVfEiv Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook What is 'After-Hours Trading 'After-hours trading refers to the buying and selling of securities completed outside of regular trading hours. Trading outside of the standard trading hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time uses electronic communication networks (ECNs) to match potential buyers and sellers without using a stock exchange.
Read more: After-Hours Trading (AHT) http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/afterhourstrading.asp#ixzz4gqBmyS4Z Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook A fascinating article about how 3D printed 'bionic skin' can allow a robot to feel its environment.5/11/2017
Engineering researchers have developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing stretchable electronic sensory devices that could give robots the ability to feel their environment. The discovery is also a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin.
Read Article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170510132651.htm There are many types of investments and investing styles to choose from. Mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, closed-end mutual funds, real estate, various alternative investments and owning all or part of a business are just a few examples.
Read more: Investing 101: Types Of Investments http://www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/beginner5.asp#ixzz4gelz604Y By gaining a clear understanding of how indices are created and how they differ, you will be on your way to making sense of the daily movements in the marketplace.
Here we'll compare and contrast the main market indices so that the next time you hear someone refer to "the market," you'll have a better idea of just what they mean. The DowThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the oldest, most well-known and most frequently used indices in the world. It includes the stocks of 30 of the largest and most influential companies in the United States. The DJIA is what's known as a price-weighted index. It was originally computed by adding up the per-share price of the stocks of each company in the index and dividing this sum by the number of companies—that's why it's called an average. Unfortunately, it is no longer this simple to calculate. Over the years, stock splits, spin-offs, and other events have resulted in changes in the divisor, making it a very small number (less than 0.2). Read more: An Introduction To Stock Market Indexes http://www.investopedia.com/articles/analyst/102501.asp#ixzz4gBVACwQp Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook Investing is a tool for building wealth, but it is not only for the wealthy. Anyone can get started on an investing program, and various vehicles make it easy to begin with small amounts and add to a portfolio periodically. In fact, what differentiates investing from gambling is that it takes time—it is not a get-rich-quick scheme.
This tutorial will help you to understand what investing is, what it means and how the “miracle” of compounding works. It will also cover some of the building blocks of the investing world and the markets and provide some insights into techniques with the goal of helping you think about which investing strategies and vehicles are right for you. When you are finished with Investing 101, you can continue your financial education with some of our specialized tutorials such as the Stock Basics or Mutual Fund Basics. You can also visit Investopedia's Advisor Insights section to ask one of our participating financial advisors any specific questions. Read more: Investing 101: A Tutorial For Beginner Investors http://www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/#ixzz4fK2Q8q7B Social Media:
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