LEASE UTILIZATION
A ratio that measures how much a corporation uses leasing arrangements in acquiring its fixed assets. Utilization comes in two types: operating lease utilization and capital lease utilization, which corresponds with operating leases and capital leases. Departing from the utilization agreement is a ground for termination of the agreement and may lead to civil litigation.
POPULAR TERMS
Free Look Period
A period in which the new owner of an insurance policy is able to terminate the contract without any penalties. Free look period lasts for 10 or mo ...
Companion Tranche
Tranche seen in a planned amortization class (PAC), targeted amortization class (TAC), and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) assuming vari ...
SEC Form 24F-1
SEC Form SEC Form 24F-1 is also referred to as the Notice of Election of Retroactive Registration. This means that SEC Form 24F-1 is a filing that ...
Fair Value
It refers to the value of all assets and liabilities of an acquired company. Speaking about futures contracts, fair value can be described as the e ...
Fair Labor Standards Act - FLSA
The U.S. fedeal law that sets out labor regulations concerning minimum wages, overtime pay, and limitations on child labor. This act regulates inte ...
POPULAR ARTICLE
SEE FOREX TUTORIAL
Buying a Home: Getting Into the Escrow Process
You write an offer and the seller accepts it. Deal closed. It is about time to go through the escrow process. Why does a buyer need to undergo this ...
An Introduction to Forex Currencies
As the biggest market in the world, the foreign exchange market or forex is also one of the most participated in the world. As such, learning about ...
Ethical Investing: Socially Responsible Investing
Socially responsible investors look for socially responsible companies, especially their relations with outsiders.
First and foremost, th ...
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Last-Minute Moves
December 31 is fast approaching. The next thing you know you need to file your income tax return. So before you get swarmed by the hustle and bustl ...
Connection of Inflation and Interest Rates
We cannot simply ignore the connectivity of inflation and interest rates. Both items are interrelated. So, whenever there is a news item about a co ...
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:03 | Trade Balance | Mar | |
| 06:30 | Industrial Production | Feb | |
| 06:30 | Industrial Production | Feb | |
| 08:30 | Producer & Import Prices | Mar | |
| 08:30 | Producer & Import Prices | Mar | |
| 14:30 | Wholesale Sales | Feb | |
| 14:30 | Wholesale Sales | Feb | |
| 00:00 | FOMC Member Patrick T. Harker Speaks | ||
| 00:00 | FOMC Member Patrick T. Harker Speaks |
