GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD - GICS
Standardized classification system for equities developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and Standard & Poor's. The industry taxonomy, formed in 1999, is used by the MSCI indexes, including local and international stocks, and also a huge part of the professional investment management community. The ranking starts with 10 sectors, followed by 24 industry groups, 67 industries, and 147 sub-industries. Every stock categorized will be given a coding at all four levels.
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SEC Form DEF13E3
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Transaction
1. Deal between a buyer and a seller to exchange a product, service, or financial instrument.
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IRS Publication 596
A document that gives information on the earned income credit (EIC) offered to individuals who earn below $51,567. To be eligible to receive EIC, a ...
Depository Trust Company Tracking - DTCT
A service, used by underwriting firms, that provides a method of tracking the exact path of purchases and sales of newly issued securities.
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