The journey starts from the Titanic

In the next month, the trading volume of Chevron Petroleum stock continued to increase. Robes Securities released 10,000 Occidental Petroleum shares at a price of more than US$160 per share. As soon as they were released, they were immediately absorbed. All the big companies on Wall Street are accepted.

Chevron Petroleum stock is completely out of stock.

At the same time, the negotiations between Robles & Co., Morgan & Co. and other stock traders are also coming to an end. After bargaining, under the strong performance of Chevron Petroleum, Morgan & Co. and other stock traders have to accept Robes’ offer.

Robles sold 500,000 Occidental Petroleum stocks to financial institutions such as Morgan Bank, Chase Manhattan, and Citibank at a price of $150 per share.

This is the largest transaction in the first year, involving an amount of up to 75 million U.S. dollars. The news came out of Wall Street in an uproar, especially those small and medium-sized companies who looked at the big money of Wall Street giants with envy.

The 500,000 shares, which accounted for 15% of Chevron’s total share capital, were thus "dumped" and exchanged for more than $70 million, which far exceeded expectations.

"The stock market has crazy charm. Everything here exudes alluring magic." Situ Nan looked at Robles with a sigh.

But I was thinking: This is a double-edged sword, and the possible damage caused by the leverage of the stock market will be magnified many times.However, these are far away.

Chapter 187

From the performance of Chevron Petroleum, Situ Nan felt more and more the great potential of the US economy. If this feeling is not personally experienced, it is hard to imagine the United States in the snarling twenties. Every day, there will be blood swelling. Of excitement.

"If it wasn't for you to hurry up, I could still sell higher." Robles said with some regret.

Robles still holds about 300,000 shares of Occidental Petroleum. This part of Robles plans to hold it for a long time and will no longer release it in large quantities.

However, in this operation, except for Chevron Petroleum Company, which made the most profit, it was Robles, which underwrote stock issuance.

Situ Nan shared the good news with Hengda, who is far away in Houston, for the first time: "This operation is very successful, and the harvest has exceeded our expectations. Robles will remit the 100 million US dollars raised to Occidental Petroleum within the year. On account."

"Great! I have valued several refineries recently! Also, the 500,000-ton oil refining project we invested in Houston has started, and if you come here, you will not be disappointed. That's a big guy. , The biggest guy in Texas."

Hengda said excitedly and warmly invited Situ Nan to investigate in Texas.

"Man, step up the construction of our oil pipeline! I can't wait to see it connect from Houston to Chicago."

Putting down the phone, Situ Nan was in a hearty mood, holding Aunt He Xian and kissing.

"Master, this is in the office!" He Xiangu struggled, still looking so shy, not at all enthusiastic and unrestrained when he was at home.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I'll go to a place with you later and see an old friend." Situ Nan tidyed up He Xiangu's pleated clothes, attracted by the bulging chest of the shirt, couldn't help it. He grabbed a hand, provoking He Xiangu a fan punch.

"Asshole!"...

"Your friend lives here? How does it resemble the country?" He Xiangu looked at the wilderness in front of him with some surprise, except for a more elegant yard not far in front of him, she couldn't think of a friend who could be Situ Nan. People will bend in such a place.

"This is originally the countryside! Don't look at this remote place, in fact, his master is very capable and generous.

When we passed the University of Rochester, the beautiful university we saw was donated by this gentleman.The best part is that the school does not know that the donor lives in the countryside not far away."

Situ Nan smiled, his expression a little more respectful.

He Xiangu nodded, followed Situ Nan obediently, and walked into the courtyard.

Hearing the sound of the car, a black housekeeper walked out and took Situ Nan and the others in.

At the door of the living room, a white-haired old man watched Situ Nan approach with a smile. Is he the master here, George?Eastman, the founder of Kodak Company, has now launched Kodak Company Management and has returned to the countryside to live in seclusion.

"George, my friend." Situ Nan went over to hug George?Eastman, I haven't seen him for a few years. Eastman is a lot older and has more wrinkles on his face, but he is in good spirits.

"This is the Sumatran coffee you gave me. I like it very much. It tastes great. And these coffee cups, they are so beautiful." Eastman smiled, and after a few greetings, a kind smile fell on Situ Nan. He Xiangu's face behind.

"What is she, a kind and gentle girl." Situ Nan introduced, turning his head to Xiangu He, "This is George? Mr. Eastman, he is the founder of Kodak, who has just retired from Kodak. Yi Mr. Shiman is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and a good friend of mine."

"Nice girl." Eastman admired, turned his head and looked at Situ Nan, with a sly smile, and he could see the relationship between He Xiangu and Situ Nan at a glance.

Counting his age, he can be Situ Nan's grandfather.A few years ago, Situ Nan and this kind and open-minded old man became a new year friend after encountering him in Nicaragua Falls.

In the past few years, Situ Nan saw Eastman less frequently for the South China business. I heard that Eastman had retired from Kodak and returned to the countryside. Situ Nan came to see him.

"George, I know about you. I wish you a blessing." Situ Nan looked at Eastman with a touch of emotion, lamenting that the years are aging.

What worries him is that Eastman has spinal cord sclerosis, which is a very tormenting disease!Because of this, Eastman had to withdraw from the management of Kodak.

Seeing the concern in Situ Nan’s eyes, Eastman felt warm. He was unmarried for life and had only a few brothers and sisters with him. However, some of them had already passed away. Therefore, the elderly Eastman became more and more lonely. Companion.

"I'm fine, don't worry. When people are old, there will always be some minor problems, which is normal. But God will not miss me that much. After I retired from the company, I have time to do more."

Eastman said optimistically.

He has formulated a series of charity plans, hospitals, art galleries, museums, and hundreds of educational institutions are included in his list, ready to return huge assets to society.

"This is a letter from the President of William University. Thank you for your generosity. If I have the opportunity, I would like to invite you to Los Angeles. It is beautiful. Also, the Pacific Ocean is blue and clean."

Situ Nan gave a letter to Eastman, who had accepted Eastman's donation when William University was founded.

In recent years, the University of William has received a total of more than $1 million in donations from a Smith philanthropist. Situ Nan knew it was Eastman at a glance.

He also brought a photo album about William University.

"Look, how nice this house is! And how energetic the students are!"

"Very good. I like them very much. I saw in the newspaper that they started a radio station. It was great!" Eastman smiled while reading the album, feeling that the money was not wasted at all.

Although he invented the camera, Kodak produced cameras all over the world, and countless people have used Kodak cameras to leave a good moment, but Eastman himself rarely takes pictures and rarely sees his photos at home. People who have dedicated their lives to society.

"By the way, there are some good things for you!" Eastman suddenly took out a photo from the drawer, and Situ Nan's eyes lit up immediately.

That photo is in color!

"A color camera is coming out?"

Situ Nan said excitedly.

He couldn't help but get excited. Kodak is the world's largest optical company, and more than 60% of the world's cameras are produced by Kodak.

Among the largest industrial companies in the United States, Kodak is among the best. If it continues to make breakthroughs in the color photography market, its future prospects will be difficult to estimate.

As the company's major shareholder, Situ Nan will also get a steady stream of profits.He is also planning to mobilize Kodak to set up factories in Nanhua.

"Not so fast!" Eastman poured cold water on Situ Nan, "This is the effect from the laboratory, and it has just made a breakthrough. The technology is not mature, and it will take years to explore. It's just that. My energy is not enough, otherwise..."

Eastman is a little regretful. As an inventor, he prefers to be able to make color photographs by himself.

"That's fine. I believe Kodak will soon let people see the colorful world." Situ Nan smiled, "but you worry me a little. I have a suggestion..."

"Say!"

"You know that I am from the East. The East has magical medical skills. They may be able to treat your disease. For example, acupuncture points. The doctors in the East can stimulate the body’s response by piercing certain parts of the body with a needle. It's about the same as taking medicine. This method has been popular in the East for thousands of years."

Situ Nan also didn't know much about Chinese medicine, but Chinese medicine is indeed effective for certain diseases.Even if there is no effect, at least there will be no side effects.