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Adobe
Makes programs for drawing, editing photos and videos, and creating PDF documents.
📖 Its story
John Warnock and Charles Geschke worked together at a computer lab. In 1982 they decided to start their own company so computers could print nice-looking text and pictures. Later they invented famous programs like Photoshop and the PDF format.
💵 How it makes money
It charges a monthly or yearly subscription to use its programs.
🤯 Fun fact
The name Adobe comes from Adobe Creek, which ran behind John Warnock's house.
👍 The good part
Designers and creators all over the world use its programs for their work.
⚠️ The risk
New, cheaper apps and artificial intelligence compete with its programs.
🧠 Did you get it?
What document format did Adobe invent?
Its stock
ADBE
on the Nasdaq stock exchange
$246.44
▼ 0.82% today
▼ 29.59% this year
In the game: 246.44 Monis per share (1 Moni = 1 dollar).
Price as of November 5 at 6:49 PM ET, delayed.
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1982
- Founded by: John Warnock and Charles Geschke
- Home: San Jose, California, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for ADBE stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters ADBE.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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