Let's do a little root cause analysis. Why do companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, with massive income streams combined with substantial cash holdings, need investor money? Maybe Toyota's "Five Why's" can shed some light on it.
We need to fire thousands of people.
Why?
Because it will make us more attractive for investors.
Why?
So they put their money in our company.
Why?
Because that will buoy our stock price, which is important.
We need to fire thousands of people.
Why?
Because it will make us more attractive for investors.
Why?
So they put their money in our company.
Why?
Because that will buoy our stock price, which is important.
Why?
Because it makes shareholders richer.
Oh.