VARIANCE
Variance the measure of dispersion of a given set of data points around their mean value. It is the mathematical expectation of the average squared deviations from the mean. In budgeting, Variance refers to the difference between the projected amount that will be spent in a particular category and the actual amount.
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Incremental Marketing
Eventual increase in advertising expenditures and products over time. It requires a firm to break up a long-term marketing plan into smaller compon ...
Personal Interest
A type of interest taxpayers pays on personal and consumer loans. It is nondeductible, and the rates charged are usually quite high.
Cash and Carry Transaction
Transaction in the futures market in which the cash or spot price of a given commodity is lower than the futures contract price. Such deals are con ...
Listed Security
An investment instrument that is traded in an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. The financial instrument being traded includ ...
Synergy
Concept stipulating the combined value and performance of two companies are greater than the total of each individual parts. Most commonly used in ...
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| 11:00 | Ifo Business Climate Index | Jan | |
| 11:00 | Ifo Current Assessment | Jan | |
| 11:00 | IFO - Expectations | Jan | |
| 15:30 | Durable Goods Orders | Nov | |
| 16:00 | NBB Business Climate | Jan | |
| 01:50 | Corporate Service Price Index | Dec | |
| 02:01 | BRC Shop Price Index | Jan | |
| 02:30 | NAB Business Confidence | Dec | |
| 04:00 | Credit Card Spending | Dec |
