Company Known as Big Blue

Company Known as Big Blue: IBM

IBM: The Company Known as Big Blue IBM (International Business Machines) is the company known as Big Blue.  The nickname Big Blue has been used since the 1980s. The name may have come from the deep blue color of the company’s logo or the blue tint of its early computer […]

Non-negotiable

Non-negotiable – Meaning in Business and Finance

What Is Non-negotiable? Non-negotiable means not open for debate or modification. As a result, it is a condition that cannot be changed through discussion or negotiation.  In business, it can refer to the price of a good that is firmly established.  Therefore, the price cannot be adjusted and is considered […]

Tax Fugitives - Pete Rose

Tax Fugitives – Eight Infamous Tax Dodgers

Tax Fugitives – Eight Notorious Tax Evaders Tax evasion is the avoidance of paying taxes through illegitimate means. Typically, tax evasion techniques involve an individual or organization lying to the Internal Revenue Service about their income. Money laundering penalties may be levied against those who attempt to report their revenues […]

short against the box

Short Against the Box Selling – What Does That Mean To Traders?

Selling Short Against the Box  Short-selling securities owned by an investor without completing his long position is known as selling short against the box. Gains on equities are countered by losses, resulting in an investor’s neutral position. According to the IRS, selling short against the box is mostly done to […]

WM Reuters

WM Reuters Benchmark FX Exchange Rates

What are WM Reuters Benchmark Rates WM Reuters benchmark rates are spot and forward currency rates used as a reference in financial valuations, measurement, and index calculations.  FX Benchmark rates are foreign exchange rates that are used as standard rates for portfolio valuation and performance measurement. The WM Reuters Closing […]

Stakeholder vs Shareholder

Stakeholder vs Shareholder – What do Investors Need to Know?

Stakeholder vs Shareholder – What Investors Need to Know What is a stakeholder vs shareholder?  When it comes to investing in a corporation, there are both. While they have similar-sounding names, their investment in a company is quite different.  A stakeholder is anyone who has an interest in the success […]