Founders frequently underestimate the equity dilution impacts of funding rounds and employee stock option plans (ESOPs). Consider two stark examples: Eric Yuan's ownership in Zoom dwindled to 22% by ...

The 2023 Supreme Court ruling clarified that parody can defend against trademark infringement but not against dilution of a famous mark. While parody may avoid confusing consumers, it can still harm a ...

Chinese stocks (especially small-caps) have once again become taboo for individual investors' portfolios. However, almost everyone knows that there is value in that market. The problem is, how do you ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Investopedia / Michela Buttignol Fully diluted shares represent the total number ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...