Some symptoms to keep an eye out for include: 1  Chest pains or shortness of breath. 2  Chills or fever. 3  Coughing. 4  Headaches and muscle aches. 5  Rashes.
The buying of a security such as a stock, commodity or currency, with the expectation that the asset will rise in value. 2. In the context of options, the buying of an options contract. Opposite of short (or short position).
Companies, Going Public. A company that goes public typically refers to when a company undertakes its initial public offering, or IPO, by selling shares of stock to the public usually to raise additional capital. After its IPO, the company will be subject to public reporting requirements and its shares often become listed on a stock exchange. For more information on public companies, click here. The SEC has also prepared a guide for companiesâSmall Business & the SECâthat provides a basic understanding about how companies can become public and what securities laws apply.