Tag: industry
Keidanren
What is 'Keidanren' A Japanese abbreviation for the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations. The Keidanren was created in 1946 to address the...
Key Ratio
What is 'Key Ratio' A mathematical ratio that illustrates and summarizes the current financial condition of a company. Key ratios can be...
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...
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...
Kakaku Yusen
What is 'Kakaku Yusen' The system of pricing that is used by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Under the Kakaku Yusen system, a...
Kiwi
What is 'Kiwi' A slang term for the New Zealand dollar (NZD). It derives its name from New Zealand's national icon -...
Hedge Clause
What is 'Hedge Clause' A provision included in published financial reports that indemnifies the author, or authors, against any responsibility for any...
Headline Risk
What is 'Headline Risk' The possibility that a news story will adversely affect a stock's price. Headline risk can also impact the...
Health Insurance
DefinitionHealth insurance is insurance that covers the whole or a part of the risk of a person incurring medical expenses, spreading the risk over...
Healthcare Sector
What is the 'Healthcare Sector' The healthcare sector is the category of stocks relating to medical and healthcare goods or services. The...