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5 Companies Owned by Comcast

They cover broadband, media and entertainment, film, broadcast and telecommunications Fact checked by Michael RosenstonReviewed by Somer Anderson Comcast: An Overview Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is a global media and technology conglomerate. The company was founded in 1963 when Ralph Roberts purchased American Cable Systems, a small subscriber cable system in Tupelo, Mississippi. The cable company…

The Hierarchy of an Investment Bank
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The Hierarchy of an Investment Bank

Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Margaret James Liubomyr Vorona / Getty Images The typical investment bank operates in a rigid, strict hierarchy, more so than most corporate or financial institutions. In his book “How to Be an Investment Banker: Recruiting, Interviewing, and Landing the Job,” Andrew Gutmann likens the structure to the military; rank…

How BlackRock Makes Money
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How BlackRock Makes Money

Investment advisory, administrative fees, and securities lending drive revenue Reviewed by Margaret James Photo by Dario Cantatore/NYSE Euronext via Getty Images Robert Kapito, President of BlackRock, and Mark Miller, Managing Director, iShares Institutional Business at BlackRock, ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on May 20, 2013 in New York City. BlackRock…

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Going Public: What It Is and How It Works

Fact checked by Hans Daniel JaspersonReviewed by Charles Potters The term “going public” refers to a private company’s initial public offering (IPO) when it moves to a publicly traded and owned entity. Businesses usually go public to raise capital in hopes of expanding. Venture capitalists may also use IPOs as an exit strategy to reap their investment…

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6 Successful Companies That Are Employee-owned

Publix Super Markets tops the list of employee-owned companies Fact checked by Pete RathburnReviewed by Amilcar Chavarria In 2024, disengagement in the workplace can cost American businesses as much as $438 billion. This is why many companies have put a lot of effort into keeping their staff motivated. They have done this by not only…

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5 Companies Owned by Coca-Cola

Fruit beverages, coffee, tea, and vitamin drinks Reviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Michael Rosenston The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) is one of the most recognizable brands globally and is best known for its namesake carbonated cola beverage. The first glass of Coca-Cola was served at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta on May 8, 1886. The…