Killer Application
DefinitionIn marketing terminology, a killer application is any computer program that is so necessary or desirable that it proves the core value of some larger technology, such as computer hardware, a gaming console, software, a programming language, a software platform, or an operating system. In other words, consumers would buy the hardware just to run that application. A killer...
Krannert School of Management
DefinitionThe Krannert School of Management is the school of management at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. The business school offers instruction at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Krannert School of Management What is 'Krannert School of Management' The school of business at Purdue University. Its enrollment is approximately 2,800 students. The Krannert School...
Kicker
Most people are familiar with debt instruments such as bonds and notes. A relatively new addition to the debt landscape is the kicker, which is essentially an added feature that makes the debt more desirable to potential investors. In this post, we'll explore what kickers are, how they work, and some of the benefits and risks associated with them....
Keepwell Agreement
What is a Keepwell Agreement A Keepwell Agreement is a contract between a parent company and its subsidiary stating that the subsidiary will not be sold without the approval of the parent company. The agreement is designed to keep the subsidiary within the group and prevent it from being sold to a third party. Keepwell Agreements are often used in...
KYD (Cayman Islands Dollar)
What is 'KYD' The currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), the currency for the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands dollar is made up of 100 cents and is often presented with the symbol ($) or (CI$). Surprisingly, this currency is the ninth-highest in the world in terms of value. Explaining...
Kyoto Protocol
DefinitionThe Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the scientific consensus that global warming is occurring and it is extremely likely that human-made CO2 emissions have predominantly caused it. The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan on...
Korean Composite Stock Price Indexes (KOSPI)
What is 'Korean Composite Stock Price Indexes - KOSPI' A series of indexes that track the overall Korean Stock Exchange and its components. These indexes use a weighted average based on market calculation to calculate the value of the indexes. Explaining 'Korean Composite Stock Price Indexes - KOSPI' The most well-known KOSPI index is...
Kicker Pattern
What is 'Kicker Pattern' A two-bar candlestick pattern that is used to predict a change in the direction of the trend for an asset's price. This pattern is characterized by a very sharp reversal in price over the span of two candlesticks; traders use it to determine which group of market participants is in control of the...
Kiosk
What is 'Kiosk' A kiosk is a small, temporary, stand-alone booth used in high-traffic areas for marketing purposes. A kiosk is usually manned by one or two individuals who help attract attention to the booth to get new customers. Retail kiosks are frequently located in shopping malls or on busy city streets with significant foot traffic. ...
Kangaroos
DefinitionThe kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, especially those of the genus Macropus: the red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, and western grey kangaroo. Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia. The Australian government estimates that 34.3 million kangaroos lived within the commercial...