Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

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Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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index-linked gilts

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Income statement

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