A deposit paid by a buyer to a seller to demonstrate intention to complete the purchase. An asset which provides income. The reason corporations exist, and often the single most important determinant of a stock's price. also called income. The rate used by banks to determine the allowable credit they will provide for the use of a customer's balances on deposit with them. Total earnings divided by the number of shares outstanding .
Companies often use a weighted average of outstanding stock over the reporting term.
An official quarterly or annual financial document published by a public company , showing earnings , expenses, and net profit . An earnings report that differs from the consensus forecast , i.e. what analysts were expecting. Often causes a substantial movement in the stock's price. A right of way giving individuals other than the owner permission to use a property for a specific purpose. A central bank policy designed to stimulate economic growth by lowering short term interest rates , making money less expensive to borrow.