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Profit Margin

Profit margin, or the net income after taxes divided by total revenue, is a crucial metric in evaluating a company's financial health. It reflects the percentage of each dollar in sales that ultimately translates into profit for the company. This ratio is often used by investors to compare the profitability of different companies within the same industry. A higher profit margin indicates a more efficient and successful business model.

Short Sale Squeeze

A short sale squeeze is a phenomenon that arises when there is a high number of short sale positions on a particular stock, causing its price to rise. This increase in price...

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Preferred Shares

This type of stock does not give voting rights. Preferred shares are a type of stock that a company issues, offering shareholders a fixed dividend from their earnings. Unlik...

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Symbol Change

When a listed company undergoes a reorganization or requests a change in their stock symbol, the Exchange may require a change to better reflect the issuer's current situati...

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Whisper Number

When studying the world of finance, it is important to understand the practice of analysts publishing earnings forecasts for the companies they monitor. Surprisingly, some a...

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