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Crude Oil: Definition, Importance for Investors, and Market Impact

By Itho December 9, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Crude Oil? Crude oil is a naturally occurring liquid made from hydrocarbons and organic materials, formed from ancient plants and animals. These organisms were covered by…

What Is Consumer Discretionary? Definition in Economic Indicators

By Itho October 4, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Consumer Discretionary? Consumer discretionary is a term that describes goods and services that consumers consider non-essential but desirable if their available income is sufficient to purchase them.…

Bayes’ Theorem: What It Is, Formula, and Examples

By Itho October 3, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Bayes' Theorem? Bayes' Theorem is a mathematical formula for determining conditional probability. Conditional probability is the likelihood of an outcome occurring based on a previous outcome…

Deliquency Rate Definition, Tracking, and Reporting

By Itho July 9, 2009

[ad_1] What Is a Delinquency Rate? Delinquency rate refers to the percentage of loans within a financial institution's loan portfolio whose payments are delinquent. When analyzing and investing in loans,…

Bond Valuation: Calculation and Example

By Itho April 8, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Bond Valuation? Bond valuation determines the present value of a bond's future interest payments, also known as its cash flow, and the bond's value upon maturity, also…

Bondholder: Definition, Risks and Rewards, Taxes

By Itho April 8, 2009

[ad_1] What Is a Bondholder? A bondholder is an entity that invests in or owns bonds. Bondholders hold debt securities that are typically issued by corporations and governments. They…