MODERN FINANCIAL TERMS, EXPLAINED

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MODERN FINANCIAL TERMS, EXPLAINED

Post by SMLCHNG »

EBIT(A) -- earnings before irregularities and tampering (and adjustments).

CEO -- chief embezzlement officer.

CFO -- corporate fraud officer.

NAV -- normal Anderson valuation.

P/E -- parole entitlement.

EPS -- eventual prison sentence.

BULL MARKET -- A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius.

BEAR MARKET -- A 6 to 18-month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry, and the husband gets no sex.
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No kidding! :D
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Thanks my Queen, I have forwarded that on to a few phriends.
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Post by sailingagain »

My last (awful) job was as VP of Finance for a Real Estate Development Company, so that hits home. (AND IT'S TRUE) :D
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