Chapter 15-Investments & Fair Value Ex 1 a) There are 2 main investments types that companies use when they want to invest their idle cash. Identify and discuss these: 1) 2) b) The primary reasons for investing in temporary investments are: 1) 2) 3) b) There usually are stratigic reasons for companies to invest in a Corporation's Stock as a Long-Term investment. Identify and discuss these: 1) 2) 3)