BuffaloRedleg
March 1st, 2008, 3:42:03 PM
I'm using this as an example for a question that I have. Take two is a troubled but very profitable company (grand theft auto series etc) and EA is trying to buy them. EA has been trading low lately, but if they execute this will this drive up their prices?
I guess in general, my question is how does it work when companies buy out other companies, is that something you usually wanna invest in? Would I want to invest in Take Two to get bought out maybe or something?
I know that Time Warner lost a boatload of money from buying AOL, so I'm sure it doesnt happen all the time. I guess I'm just wondering if someone can explain the benefits/caveats to these types of situations. Thanks and great new forum... happening just as I'm starting to get into actively trading in addition to my IRA.
Also what do you guys think about stocks in video game companies? I know it sounds stupid with so many good stocks out there, but it seems like it would be a good decision as gaming will only get better and better over time (imagine buying nintendo stock like 15 years ago, that seems like it would have been very profitable).
I guess in general, my question is how does it work when companies buy out other companies, is that something you usually wanna invest in? Would I want to invest in Take Two to get bought out maybe or something?
I know that Time Warner lost a boatload of money from buying AOL, so I'm sure it doesnt happen all the time. I guess I'm just wondering if someone can explain the benefits/caveats to these types of situations. Thanks and great new forum... happening just as I'm starting to get into actively trading in addition to my IRA.
Also what do you guys think about stocks in video game companies? I know it sounds stupid with so many good stocks out there, but it seems like it would be a good decision as gaming will only get better and better over time (imagine buying nintendo stock like 15 years ago, that seems like it would have been very profitable).