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Operating income is essentially another term for EBIT, or earnings before interest and taxes.
It is a company’s profits (revenue - COGS) minus operating expenses and depreciation.
Operating income is different from net income in that it does not account for expenses such as taxes, interest from debt payments, or outside business activities. It offers a pure look at how a company effectively generates cash from internal operations.
A short position is a sale made by an investor for a security which he or she will deliver to the buyer in the near future
If the price of a good increases, the supply of that good will increase, and this is known as the Law of Supply
A loss refers to reduction in the value of an investment, or in business terms, to having expenses outweigh revenues
Debt financing occurs when a company borrows money or secures financing through loans, with the obligation to repay
Currency exchange rates are discussed in terms of currency pairs, where how much of a currency it takes to equal another
The Form 6251 is used to calculate the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for individuals who have high income but low taxes
Defined Benefit plans and Defined Contribution plans look similar, but the main difference is what is certain and defined
Currently, you have to be 62 years or older to start receiving Social Security benefits, and this includes spouses
In most cases, you should consult a tax professional and/or an estate planning attorney for help in setting up a trust
Notional Value is used in futures and options to describe the total value of the principal of a contract or transaction