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Book to Bill Ratio

In the realm of finance, the book to bill ratio is a crucial metric used to measure a company's new orders in comparison to their shipments during a specific period. A value greater than 1.0 signifies growth in sales, while a value less than 1.0 indicates a decline. This metric is commonly utilized in the semiconductor industry, providing valuable insights into a company's performance.

Odd Lot

An 'odd lot' refers to a block of stock that is less than 100 shares. In such cases, the specialist or market maker typically adds a premium to the trade. This results in th...

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Issued and Outstanding Securities

In the realm of finance, a term that is often used is 'issued and outstanding securities'. This term refers to the scenario where the number of securities that have been iss...

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Preferred Shares

This type of stock does not give voting rights. Preferred shares are a type of stock that a company issues, offering shareholders a fixed dividend from their earnings. Unlik...

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Operating Margin

Operating income divided by sales is known as the operating margin. This ratio measures the profitability of a company's operations and indicates how much profit is generate...

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