Nike
Designs and sells sneakers, clothes and sports gear.
📖 Its story
Phil Knight was a runner, and his coach was Bill Bowerman. In 1964 they started Blue Ribbon Sports and sold sneakers from the trunk of a car. Years later they created their own brand: Nike, like the Greek goddess of victory.
💵 How it makes money
It sells sneakers and clothes in its stores, on its app and to other sports stores.
🤯 Fun fact
Its famous "check mark," the Swoosh, was designed in 1971 by a student, Carolyn Davidson, and she was paid 35 dollars.
👍 The good part
It is one of the best-known and most-loved sports brands in the world.
⚠️ The risk
It competes with brands like Adidas and newer ones, and fashion can change fast.
🧠 Did you get it?
What was Nike called at the beginning?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1964
- Founded by: Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman
- Home: Beaverton, Oregon, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for NKE stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters NKE.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
🎮 Buy it in the game
Soon you'll be able to invest your Monis in Nike. Ask your mom or dad to join the list.
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