Tag: questia

What is 'In The Penalty Box' A phrase referring to a company whose stock has plummeted with no rebound in sight. A...

What is 'One Night Stand Investment' A purchased security that was intended for a long-term investment, but is instead sold the next...

What is 'One Man Picture' A situation in which the bid quote and ask quote for a security is provided by a...

What is 'Saturday Night Special' An obsolete takeover strategy where one company attempted a takeover of another company by making a sudden...

What is 'Bag Man' Any person in charge of organizing, collecting and transporting money, generally in connection with illegal or illicit activities....

What is 'Questioned Document Investigation' An in-depth look into a document which is being questioned in the case of fraud, forgery, etc....

What is 'Fat Man Strategy ' A takeover defense tactic that involves the acquisition of a business or assets by a target...

What is 'Early Exercise' The exercise of an option prior to its expiration date. Early exercise is only possible with American-style option...

What is 'Eat Well, Sleep Well' An adage that, referring to the risk/return trade-off, says that the type of security an investor...

DefinitionA racket is a planned or organized criminal act, usually in which the criminal act is a form of business or a way to...