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Gross Margin

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

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