2007-09-21 01:16:17 · 4 answers · asked by damaris 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
A "blue chip" is the nickname for a stock that is thought to be safe, in excellent financial shape and firmly entrenched as a leader in its field. Blue chips generally pay dividends and are favorably regarded by investors. A few examples of blue chips are Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Gillette, Berkshire Hathaway and Exxon-Mobile.
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2007-09-21 01:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In stocks Blue Chip companies are favorable for stock players and serious investors because the are financially stable, and have good chances of earning and retain or improve their values.
I think with this definition you know why IBM is a blue chip company.
2007-09-21 08:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by eternalvoid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its because the chips they put into the computers are blue.....duuuuuuhhhhhhh
2007-09-21 08:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
**** you *** ole
2007-09-21 08:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by devendra s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋