What is 'oligopoly'? Definition & meaning

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Gross Margin

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

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Unicorn

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

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

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.

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

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Oligopoly