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Category: H

HISTORICAL COST

1. the original cost of an asset that a firm records on the books. It can be changed in the UK and Netherlands. Germany and the US forbids this. 2. money spent

HOLDING COMPANY

A business organization that lets a firm and directors to control other firms. Venturing outside of the core happens in certain conditions for tax benefit and loss sharing. Sometimes a majority must

HOME BANKING

A place to get to funds, information, and services on a computer using the internet. AKA electronic banking.

HOME STAGER

A party that stages homes to make it appealing to buyers. It can be done with occupied and vacant homes. Furniture can be taken away or brought in to achieve the desired

HOSHIN KANRI

The Japanese plan to make sure the objectives are known through the organization and implemented from top to bottom. Usually four vision statements are made to promote future development. The plans for

HOT ISSUE

When the initial public offering demand is more than is avialable. It occurs in high profile companies.

HALF DUPLEX CONNECTION

A communication when one party can send voice or data and the other party must wait. A band radio is an example of this.

HANDLE

The figures appearing to the left of the decimal in a securities price quote, often ignored by DEALERS and MARKET MAKERS quoting BIDS or OFFERS as they are implicitly understood.

HARD COPY

A document or record that can be read without any assistance.

HARDHAT

1.metal or not plastic helmet needed on construciton and industrial work. 2. a person who works in a hard hat zone.

HAWKISH

Using forcefulness to get goals instead of diplomatic means that are gentler.

HEAT UNIT

AKA British thermal unit, or Btu in the United States.

HEDGESTREET®

Computerized trading that lets investors trade and buy hedge funds based on web activity.

HEPATOTOXIN

A substance that causes liver damage by heavy metals or chemicals. Drugs can cause this as well with prolonged use.

HIDDEN PERSUADER

A message that is subconscious to advertise an product and reach the audience without them being aware.

HIGHLY PROTECTED RISK

The highest risk when frequency and loss addresses smoke alarms, water hydrants, and sprinkler systems. There is a low premium rate.

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