Take-Two and First Solar Pay the Price for Dilution

Shares of Take-Two Interactive and First Solar fell 9% and 11%, respectively, on Wednesday after raising money in ways that dilute common shareholders.

In this video, longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz explains the process but also reveals how new investors can sometimes profit from the transactions.

Give a hoot. Don't dilute.

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