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Slang term used when a company issues more dividends payment with a previous payment.

A type of modem that connects a computer or local network to broadband Internet service through the same cable that supplies cable television service or the service connection made via a cable

Shout out or chant (the steps and figures) to people performing a square dance or country dance, cry out to (someone) in order to summon them or attract their attention or summon

A COMPOUND OPTION that grants the buyer the right to purchase an underlying PUT OPTION from the seller of the compound. The option is generally purchased when the need for the underlying

Payments due an employee due to contacting the employee at a time other than the employee’s regular work schedule and requesting the employee to report for work and be ready to perform

Refer to voided bill of lading. This is a B/L canceled on behalf of the cosignor.

A method of preserving food in which the food is processed and sealed in an airtight container. The process was first developed as a French military discovery by Nicolas Appert in 1810.

A NOTE issued by a BANK or bank holding company that can qualify as TIER 2 CAPITAL. To be included in the Tier 2 computation, the security must be structured as a

This is the total selling price of the vehicle you are leasing. There are other fees included like taxes, license fees, and title and acquisition fees.

A product made specifically to be used with another, such as a refill with a ball-point pen, a blade with a razor, a battery with a torch, etc.

A trading system for countries, companies and individuals designed to offset carbon emissions from one activity with another, whereby those who cannot meet their emissions goals may purchase credits from those who

The combination of structured planning and the active management choice of one’s own professional career.

It means transfer of balance to new page or next day starting point of account or next month’s starting point of account’s balance.

A light box or container, typically one made of waxed cardboard or plastic in which drinks or foodstuffs are packaged.

An award given to an employee or contestant in the form of cash. Cash awards can either be the only award option or taken in lieu of a tangible item.

Derivatives position, such as a written option contract, where the option writer meets their margin obligations with cash.

A method that an insured can use to control the premium payments that they must make on their policies.

Period needed for full capital recovery for an investment, estimated in years and months.

A BINARY OPTION that grants the buyer an immediate payoff equal to a fixed cash amount once the price of the UNDERLYING market reference breaches the STRIKE PRICE or BARRIER. See also