Tag: companies
Oligopoly
DefinitionAn oligopoly is a market form wherein a market or industry is dominated by a small number of large sellers. Oligopolies can result from...
One-Bank Holding Company
What is 'One-Bank Holding Company' A corporation that holds at least a quarter of the voting stock of a commercial bank. One-bank...
Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
What is 'Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial Institutions - OSFI' An independent agency responsible for the regulation of banks, insurance companies,...
Nasdaq 100 Index
What is 'Nasdaq 100 Index' An index composed of the 100 largest, most actively traded U.S companies listed on the Nasdaq stock...
Oil Sands
DefinitionOil sands, also known as tar sands or crude bitumen, or more technically bituminous sands, are a type of unconventional petroleum deposit. Oil sands...
Off-Floor Order
What is 'Off-Floor Order' An investor's directive to buy or sell securities when that directive is given to a broker, not to...
Oil Price to Natural Gas Ratio
What is 'Oil Price to Natural Gas Ratio' A mathematical ratio comparing the prices of crude oil and natural gas. In the...
Old Economy
What is the old economy
The old economy is an economic system that is based on traditional industries such as manufacturing and agriculture. This system...
Oil Reserves
DefinitionOil reserves denote the amount of crude oil that can be technically recovered at a cost that is financially feasible at the present price...
On Stream
What is 'On Stream' An investment that is on track to earn its expected return. Stocks, funds or any other investment vehicle...