Tag: european
Killer Bees
What is 'Killer Bees' An individual or firm that helps a company fend off a takeover attempt. A killer bee uses defensive...
Harmonized Index Of Consumer Prices (HICP)
What is the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)?
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is a measure of inflation produced by Eurostat, the...
In The Pink
What is 'In The Pink' An informal expression used to describe a situation in which an investor or an economy is in...
Natural Capital
DefinitionNatural capital is the world's stock of natural resources, which includes geology, soils, air, water and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide...
Madeira Escudo
What is 'Madeira Escudo' The former currency of Madeira, an island off the coast of Portugal. The Madeira escudo was used as...
Macroeconomic Swap
What is 'Macroeconomic Swap' A type of derivative designed to help companies whose revenues are closely correlated with business cycles to reduce...
Safe Haven
What is a 'Safe Haven' A safe haven is an investment that is expected to retain its value or even increase its...
Short Selling
DefinitionIn finance, a short sale is the sale of an asset that the seller does not own. The seller effects such a sale by...
Badwill
What is 'Badwill' The negative effect felt by a company when shareholders and the investment community find out that is has done...
Bad Debt Recovery
What is a 'Bad Debt Recovery' A bad debt recovery is business debt from a loan, credit line or accounts receivable that...