What was the primary reason the Dutch East India Company sold shares to private citizens?
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To compete with other companies
To reduce the number of ships in their fleet
To fund their expensive voyages
To avoid paying taxes
2.
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What is the first step a company takes when it decides to go public?
It opens new branches
It reduces its workforce
It advertises itself to big investors
It starts selling products online
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How does an increase in stock demand affect the stock price?
The stock price decreases
The stock price becomes unpredictable
The stock price remains the same
The stock price increases
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What can cause a company's stock price to fall?
An increase in production technology
A new product launch
A rise in investor confidence
A decrease in demand for its stocks
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Why do most professionals recommend long-term investing?
Because it guarantees quick profits
Because it is less affected by market noise
Because it requires less initial investment
Because it is only for the rich and powerful
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