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Failure To Deliver definition explanation

What is Failure To Deliver?
An outcome in a transaction where one of the counterparties in the transaction fails to meet their respective obligations. When failure to deliver occurs, either the party with the long position does not have enough money to pay for the transaction, or the party in the short position does not own the underlying assets that are to be delivered. Failure to deliver can occur in both equity and derivatives markets. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Present Situation Index definition explanation

What is Present Situation Index?
A subindex that measures overall consumer sentiments toward the present economic situation and is used to derive (about 40% of) the Consumer Confidence Index, a widely used economic indicator. The sub-index is compiled from data gathered from a survey of 5,000 households on questions regarding current business and employment conditions. Also known as “”Current Situation Index””. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Enron definition explanation

What is Enron?
A U.S. energy-trading and utilities company that housed one of the biggest accounting frauds in history. Enron’s executives employed accounting practices that falsely inflated the company’s revenues, which, at the height of the scandal, made the firm become the seventh largest corporation in the United States. Once the fraud came to light, the company quickly unraveled and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 2, 2001. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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House Call definition explanation

What is House Call?
A brokerage house notification that the customer’s equity in a margin account has fallen below the maintenance requirement level. If the client fails to immediately deliver the required margin by depositing more funds or securities into the account, his or her position will be liquidated. Also known as a “”margin call””. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Force Majeure definition explanation

What is Force Majeure?
A French term literally translated as “”greater force””, this clause is included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events and restrict participants from fulfilling obligations. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Financing definition explanation

What is Financing?
The act of providing funds for business activities, making purchases or investing. Financial institutions and banks are in the business of financing as they provide capital to businesses, consumers and investors to help them achieve their goals. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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