TAKE-HOME PAY
Pay received by an individual from working after adding bonuses and subtracting employment taxes, cost of benefits, and retirement contributions. In the United States, it is computed by taking an individual’s monthly gross income and deducting his federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare taxes, any state or local taxes, healthcare premiums, 401(k) contribution, and contributions to flexible spending account.
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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 ...
Quasi-Reorganization
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| 14:30 | Wholesale Sales | Feb | |
| 14:30 | Retail Sales | Mar | |
| 14:30 | NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index | Apr | |
| 16:00 | Business Inventories | Feb | |
| 16:00 | NAHB Housing Market Index | Apr | |
| 04:00 | Real GDP | 1 quarter |
