Chapter 295 Depressed Stock Market
The economic crisis is a disaster for ordinary people, but an opportunity for capital predators. Franz is now one of the predators, harvesting in the capital market.
As an emperor, he still pays attention to his appearance, he did not give people peanuts, and he did not invite anyone to take a dirt plane.
The money is endless, and there is no need to be infamous for the sake of profit. The annexation company will definitely be met with hostility, and if it is only invested in shares, the situation will be different.
Now that everyone is short of money, how can they refuse to invest? The idea of an investment company has been figured out by Franz in advance.
Human energy is limited, even with a mature management team, it is impossible to expand indefinitely.
In this case, it is imperative to abandon non-core industries. Anyway, it’s all about making money. As long as you do a good job of supervision, you can protect your interests. There’s no need to hold a controlling stake.
Looking at the thick acquisition case in his hand, Franz was filled with emotion. Any single page here is a goal that ordinary people can't achieve in their entire lives, but now he can't bring up his interest.
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After listening to the report of the person in charge, Franz said calmly: "Don't invest any more in the textile industry. The British have too great an advantage in this field, and they will not be able to shake their position for at least 20 years, so there is no need to continue vicious competition.
Later, we will focus on metallurgy, shipbuilding, mining, machinery manufacturing and other fields to increase our economic influence.
The shares of the Canal Company are about to be issued, and people are sent to secretly make acquisitions, whether domestic or foreign. As long as the stock price does not double, it can be swept away. "
It is only one aspect of the royal family's business to make money. It must also increase its influence on the domestic economy. This is a precautionary measure.
Even Franz subconsciously attracted some nobles to form a consortium, and it was not just a consortium.
Of course, these few consortiums have nothing to do with everyone on the bright side. These are ordinary commercial consortiums, and there is still competition between them.
Playing the vest, everyone is very professional. There are many ways to be in the limelight, and there is no need to take the lead in this regard.
Jung is a retainer of the Habsburg family. His service to the royal family can be traced back seven generations. His personal ability is very strong, and his loyalty also reassures Franz, and he has become one of the main leaders of the royal family's industry.
Jung reminded: "Your Majesty, investing in the Canal Company is very risky. It is too early to enter the market. It is better to wait a few years to be more secure."
Once the capital reaches a certain level, the importance of the first opportunity gradually declines. Even if you enter the market one step late, you can still make a way out by relying on strong financial strength.
The Suez Canal has a huge investment, and whether it can be successfully completed is a problem, which also involves political uncertainties.
Originally, the Egyptian government also had 15% of the equity. Because of Austria's participation, the equity was directly turned into a dividend right. In name, the three countries of the Faoai are jointly in charge of the canal, but in fact the Egyptians have been out.
You must know that the British were against the digging of the Suez Canal. Who can guarantee that in the event of John Bull's disturbance, the Egyptian government will not destroy it for its own interests?
Without the cooperation of the local snakes, where would they find so many free laborers for the construction of the canal? Even if you go to the African continent to capture slaves, there is a cost.
Obviously, like most people, Jung did not know the determination of the French and Austrian governments to dig the Suez Canal, otherwise there would be no such worries.
As long as France and Austria have a firm attitude, the Egyptian government will not dare to mess around. If everyone turned their backs, the British couldn't keep them.
John Bull is not a good ally. It is impossible to cut a knife for an ally, but it is very possible to make a double cut for an ally.
Franz explained: "Don't worry about the project, the Suez Canal is related to the future strategies of France and Austria, and we will not give up.
Once the canal is navigable, our journey into the Indian Ocean will be greatly shortened, while also freeing us from our dependence on the Strait of Gibraltar.
There is no need to worry about the issue of profitability. Now the sea trade is growing very fast. In the future, this golden waterway will be the most profitable canal in the world. "
Seeing that Franz had made up his mind, Jung did not continue to argue. The Suez Canal investment looks huge, but in fact it's the same thing.
If the royal family wants to invest, it is nothing more than a matter of millions of Aegis, even if there is an accident, it will be able to handle it. I wanted to buy more shares, but it was impossible to buy them. After all, Franz was not the only one with vision.
Moreover, for some shipping giants, even if the Suez Canal is not profitable, they must participate in it, which is related to their future development.
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The Vienna Stock Exchange, originally a crowded place, became deserted after the economic crisis broke out.
For more than half a year, no new shares have been listed here, and the stock traders have become listless. If there is no transaction, how can they get a commission?
The manager of the trading center, Mark, scolded: "A bunch of lazy people, come and gather for me!"
"Jurgen, didn't you hear me, you idiot? Don't sleep!"
While saying that, a kick has been kicked out.
"If you don't want to lose your job, cheer me up."
Hearing the word unemployment, the confused Jurgen woke up immediately. This is a time of economic crisis, and once you lose your job, it means hard times are coming.
Seeing everyone recovering, Mark said solemnly: "Listen to me, the stocks of the Suez Canal will be listed on the stock exchange in three days, and now you go get ready. Who wants to
I screwed up, I skinned him. "
It's hard to live without a business. Not only are there no new shares listed, but even the previous stocks are mostly stuck in the market, which is the kind of priceless market.
Now that new stocks are listed, it means that the cold winter is coming to an end, and the trading center should not take it seriously.
There is not only one stock exchange market in Austria, Vienna alone has four exchange centers, and the entire New Holy Roman Empire has dozens of large and small stock exchange centers, and everyone has to compete with each other.
Jurgen asked suspiciously: "Head, isn't the Suez Canal a government project, how can it raise funds in the trading market?"
Mark glared at him and said, "That's not your concern. Now all you have to do is pass the news to those big clients and try to convince them to buy the stock."
Jurgen resolutely chose to shut up after making fun of himself. As a gold stock trader, he has many privileges, such as sleeping at work, arriving late and leaving early, but this definitely does not include challenging the authority of his superiors.
In the era of no telephone and car, traffic depends on walking, communication depends on shouting, and it is definitely not an easy task to notify all major customers within three days.
If the stock market is hot, there is no need for them to personally go to inform, as long as the news is published in the newspaper, there will be customers who come to the door.
The situation is different now. The market is wailing, countless stocks are locked up, and everyone is worried about their livelihood. Who cares about the listing of new shares?
This is destined to be difficult for the Suez Canal stock to sell at a good price in the market, or it will fall below the issue price.
Under normal circumstances, no one would choose this time to list the stock, and this is where Jurgen is puzzled.