Research the trends in the IPO marketplace from 1998 to 2007. Then select two IPO success stories and two failures. Prepare a report for the class on their performance What lessons about the securities markets can you learn from these stories (Information) 5 While having dinner at a Manhattan restaurant, you overhear two investment bankers at the next table They are discussing the takeover of Bellamco Industries by Gildmart Corp, a deal that has not yet been announced. You have been thinking about buying Bellamco stock for a while, so the next day you buy 500 shares for $30 each Two weeks later, Gildmart announces its acquisition of Bellamco at a price of $45 per share. Have you fairly earned a profit, or are you guilty of insider trading? What's wrong with insider trading?