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DefinitionAn earnings surprise, or unexpected earnings, in accounting, is the difference between the reported earnings and the expected earnings of an entity. Measures of...

What is an 'Economic Indicator' An economic indicator is a piece of economic data, usually of macroeconomic scale, that is used by...

DefinitionEconomic efficiency is, roughly speaking, a situation in which nothing can be improved without something else being hurt. Depending on the context, it is...

DefinitionAn economic calendar is used by investors to monitor market-moving events, such as economic indicators and monetary policy decisions. Market-moving events, which are typically...

What is 'Economic Exposure' A type of foreign exchange exposure caused by the effect of unexpected currency fluctuations on a company’s future cash flows. Also...

What is an ETF and how does it work ETFs are exchange traded funds. ETFs are a type of investment fund that hold a basket...

What is the 'Earnings Multiplier' The earnings multiplier is an adjustment made to a company's P/E ratio that takes into account current...

What is 'Early Exercise' The exercise of an option prior to its expiration date. Early exercise is only possible with American-style option...

What is 'Economic Blight' The visible and physical decline of a property, neighborhood or city due to a combination of economic downturns,...

What is the ECB? The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union. Its main task is to maintain price stability...