GADFLY
Colloquial term for an investor criticizing a firm’s executives at the annual shareholders meeting. This shareholder outlines certain issues for the shareholders, frequently grilling the management by asking difficult or disturbing questions. At one point, they annoy or irritate the management. But there are times they address overlooked problems and encourage action from fellow shareholders.
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Thierry Desmarest
Chairman, and former Chief Executive Officer and President of Total, one of the biggest oil and gas firms worldwide. During his tenure, the company ...
Bank Stress Test
Analysis done because of unfavorable economic scenarios that is needed to know if a bank has enough capital with the impact of the development. ...
Interest Rate
The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for using assets. Expressed as a percentage of principal, these are usually noted on an annual basis, ...
Cracking
Method of breaking down a larger product into smaller by-products. Used in the oil and gas industry, this can be accomplished by employing various ...
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An Introduction to the Basics of Economics
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Principles of Trading: Automating Strategies
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Choosing Your Bank
Now that you’ve learned the basics of banking and the importance of it, you are now ready to put your money in a bank. But which bank should ...
Retirement Planning: Creating a Nest Egg
Last time, we discuss the different income sources for building a retirement fund. We shall now tackle the ways to create a retirement nest egg.
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