Reply #294: Sorry, I misunderstood. [View All]

But what I said is still relevant, that's the intention behind investing in companies, to help them grow when they can't do so without help. Where, then, do the profits go? (I assume the company makes profits, otherwise it wouldn't be able to attract investors.)

All the stock market does is add more players to the field. Employees are still not payed in proportion to the wealth they bring in. But it's not the company's fault because they have to pay investors. And it's not the investor's fault because their retirement is at stake. It's too bad for the employees, whose livelihoods and standards of living are in jeopardy. The ones with the most at stake lose out. "Sorry, guys. We have to downsize in order to look as though we're making profits in order to attract investors who will create more jobs."

If your company is different, I rather think they are the exception and not the rule. But good for you, and good for them.