What Is a Proxy Vote? A proxy vote is a ballot cast by a delegate or representative on behalf of the original vote-holder known as the principal. A representative or firm can cast a proxy vote on behalf of the original vote-holder or principal. The principal is often a shareholder […]
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What Is a Zero-Sum Game? In a zero-sum game, one person’s gain causes another person to lose an equal amount. For everyone involved, the net change is zero. The stock market, in the long run, is not a zero-sum game. There is real and actual wealth creation from economic growth […]
What Do Three White Soldiers Mean? The Three White Soldiers is a bullish candlestick formation on a stock trading chart signaling a bullish reversal at the end of a downtrend. The three white soldiers formation is used by analysts and traders to predict the reversal of the current downtrend in […]
What Are Vendors? Vendors are retailers and suppliers contributing goods or services to the next link in economic production or a supply chain. Vendors make goods and services available to companies or consumers within a supply chain. The term vendor is typically used to describe the company that provides and […]
YoY (Year-Over-Year) – What is it? YoY (year-over-year) analysis compares one period to the same period the previous year for metrics like revenue, earnings, growth & inflation. Year-Over-Year (YOY) is frequently used as a financial comparison for two or more measurable values on an annualized basis. YOY analysis allows investors […]
What Is a Private Activity Bond (PAB)? A PAB or Private Activity Bonds are issued by local governments to attract private investments for projects with public or common utility. Private activity bonds (PAB) are tax-exempt bonds issued by or on behalf of a local or state government. There are strict […]