- Industry: Financial services
- Number of terms: 73910
- Number of blossaries: 1
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Fifth letter of a Nasdaq stock symbol specifying a beneficial interest.
Industry:Financial services
Program by which a corporation buys back its own shares in the open market. It is usually done when shares are undervalued. Since repurchase reduces the number of shares outstanding and thus increases earnings per share, it tends to elevate the market value of the remaining shares held by stockholders.
Industry:Financial services
A council, established following the passage of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, whose purpose is to provide information and views on the special needs and problems of thrifts. The group is comprised of representatives of savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions.
Industry:Financial services
A mortgage with a low rate of interest, offset by giving the lender some portion of the appreciation in the value of the underlying property.
Industry:Financial services
Contract by which the bidding firm in a takeover attempt agrees to limit its holdings of another firm.
Industry:Financial services
A defined contribution plan in which an employee contributes, usually on a before-tax basis, toward the ultimate benefits that will be provided. The employer usually agrees to match all or a portion of the employee's contributions.
Industry:Financial services
Person or entity that owns shares or equity in a corporation.
Industry:Financial services
