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Labor Union

What is a 'Labor Union' A labor union is an organization intended to represent the collective interests of workers in negotiations with...

Nasdaq

DefinitionThe Nasdaq Stock Market is an American stock exchange. It is the second-largest exchange in the world by market capitalization, behind only the New...

War Risk Insurance

DefinitionWar risk insurance is a type of insurance which covers damage due to acts of war, including invasion, insurrection, rebellion and hijacking. Some policies...

Wash-Out Round

What is 'Wash-Out Round' A common round of financing to owners of small companies that are not yet financially stable. When such...

Watch List

What is the 'Watchlist' 1. A list of securities being monitored closely by a brokerage or exchange in order to spot irregularities....

Wall Street

What is 'Wall Street' Wall Street is a street in lower Manhattan that is the original home of the New York Stock...

War Babies

What is 'War Babies' A name given to securities in companies that are defense contractors. These securities are called war babies because...

Walk-Through Test

DefinitionA walk-through test is a procedure under financial audit performed by auditors. Walk-Through Test What is a 'Walk-Through Test' A walk-through test...

Wasting Asset

What is 'Wasting Asset' An item that irreversibly declines in value, as a function of time. Wasting assets include vehicles, machinery and...

War Damage Insurance Corporation

What is 'War Damage Insurance Corporation' A government financial protection arm created during World War II to provide coverage for war risks...

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