Word: item
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Although the common stock is speculative in character it is frequently more remunerative than preferred stock as is seen at present in the case of the American Sugar Refining Company. The proportion of capital of the large combinations, which goes toward the cost of their promotion is an immense item. The amount which goes into the pockets of promoters and bankers for floating the organization varies from 20 to 60 per cent. of the total capital invested. Capitalists say, however, that such remuneration is not excessive, for men with reputation for business capacity and strength of character, well enough established...