Quick summary: Lamborghini is owned by Volkswagen AG, which means the stock ticker for US investors to access is VWAGY. Investors should be aware of the pros and cons of investing in an unregistered ADR and also the fact that Lamborghini accounts for a minuscule amount of its parent company’s total business. Introduction: Who Owns…
Quick summary: Fitbit had a brief run as a public company from 2015 to 2021 under the stock symbol FIT. After a strong IPO, the stock sunk into penny stock territory before being acquired by Google parent company Alphabet (ticker symbol: GOOG) in early 2021. Introduction: What Happened to Fitbit Stock? Fitbit was a leading…
Quick summary: Mobileye traded briefly as a stock under the stock symbol MBLY from 2014 to 2017. It was acquired by Intel, which plans to bring it back as a new publicly traded company in 2022. Introduction: What Happened to Mobileye Stock? Mobileye was a notable technology stock when it traded from 2014 to 2017…
Quick summary: LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft in 2016. As a result, LinkedIn stock no longer trades on the stock market. Investors interested in getting exposure to LinkedIn can do so by investing in Microsoft (MSFT), but should understand that LinkedIn will make only a limited impact on the bottom line of the company. Introduction:…
Quick summary: Disney has a long history as a dividend stock, but completely cut the dividend in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. However, with new investment priorities such as Disney+, it’s not clear that Disney will restore its dividend even as things get back to normal. Introduction: Disney Dividend Policy 2022 Disney was…
Quick Summary: Sheetz is a privately held, family-run business. This means that there is no Sheetz stock to buy on Robinhood or any other broker. The outlook for a future Sheetz IPO is not promising. Introduction: Is Sheetz Publicly Traded? Sheetz has a focus on growth, a loyal customer base and a technology-enabled business that…
Quick summary: Monsanto stock traded on the public markets from 2000 to 2018. Monsanto was acquired by German pharmaceutical giant Bayer in 2018. Bayer stock is available on Robinhood under the stock symbol BAYRY. Introduction: What Happened to Monsanto Stock? Monsanto was a publicly traded stock from 2000 – 2018 under the stock symbol MON.…
Quick summary: Staples stock (former ticker: SPLS) was taken private in 2017 and is no longer available as a stock to trade. The company struggled in its final years as a public company before finding a private equity buyer in Sycamore Partners. Introduction: What Happened to Staples Stock? Staples, Inc. was founded in 1985 in…
Quick summary: Meijer is a privately held, family-run hypermarket chain operating in the Midwest, USA. This means Meijer is not publicly traded and there is no Meijer stock symbol to find on Robinhood or other brokers. The outlook for a future Meijer stock IPO is not bright. Introduction: Why There is No Meijer Stock Symbol…
Quick Summary: Deloitte is a privately held company with a unique ownership structure. That means there is no Deloitte stock or stock symbol to search for on Robinhood. Due to this structure and the nature of the firm’s business, it is unlikely we will see a Deloitte IPO in the future. Introduction: Is Deloitte a…
