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Inflation

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.
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Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.
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Unicorn

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

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Bond

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