Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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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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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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Gross Margin

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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