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From the smartphones we use without a second thought every day, to our favorite snacks, to the trains we ride daily, the world is overflowing with all kinds of products and services. Many of the companies that produce these items are what are known as “publicly traded companies.” It’s a term we often hear in the news and business magazines, but if asked, “What kind of companies are they, exactly?” many people might find it hard to explain. Let’s take a simple look at the basics everyone should know as part of their adult education. What Does “Going Public” Mean? Have you ever seen a TV news report saying, “Today, Company XXX went public on the NASDAQ!” while showing businesspeople happily ringing a bell? It gives the impression that it’s something impressive, but what exactly does “going public” mean in the first place? “Going public” means that a company becomes able to sell its stock, “making it publicly available for anyone to buy” “Going pub...

The “Best Healthy Foods” Sleeping on Supermarket Shelves Do you ever take a close look at the condiment aisle or the jam section when you’re doing your regular grocery shopping? There are so many appealing products lined up there, aren’t there? From jams packed with chunks of seasonal fruit to rich chocolate spreads and convenient maple syrup, it’s hard not to get distracted by all the choices. Amidst such a vibrant display, there’s one ingredient that sits quietly on the shelves, almost unnoticed. That ingredient is “honey,” which we’ll be featuring as the star of this article. Honey is always there on supermarket shelves as a matter of course, yet its presence somehow feels faint, and it rarely makes its way into our everyday shopping carts. Have you ever eaten honey? When was the last time? “I remember putting it on pancakes when I was a kid, but I haven’t bought any since I became an adult,” isn’t that what many of you are thinking? Actually, th...