Proxy statements are public record and are found in annual reports. Top Retained earnings - That part of a company's profit not issued to the stockholders. Securities - Stocks and bonds and other financial instruments. Stock buyback - A public company's repurchase of stock from stockholders. Stock buybacks are done when management considers the stock to be undervalued and repurchase of stock to be a good investment and best use of available cash.
Investors usually view buybacks as a positive indicator of value.
A 2 for 1 split results in a stockholder's having twice as many shares worth half as much money each. There are other kinds of splits, for instance 3 for 1 splits. Reverse splits are possible. Target price - A stock analyst's prediction of the price a stock will reach in a given time period. Tender offer - A public offer to buy a specified amount of a company's stock, at a given price and by a given time, sometimes with the intent of taking over that company.