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Gross profit divided by sales. 

The shares of companies that have enjoyed better-than-average growth over recent years and are expected to continue their climb.

Corporate bonds with poor credit ratings. 

An organization, usually a stock brokerage firm, involved in taking a new company public (IPO), consulting on mergers and acquisitions, handling corporate borrowing, etc.

Companies with consistent annual earnings and sales growth of at least 15%. 

Profit a company makes on goods and services before considering overhead expenses. Gross profit is sales minus cost of sales. 

With respect to a corporation or other entity, these are the people who have access to inside information about a company or entity that is material to the stock price. For corporations, they are typically the directors and senior officers of a corporation. A person or entity that owns greater than ten percent (10%) someone of the voting shares of a corporation is also considered an insider.

Initial investment capital necessary for starting a business. Investment capital usually consists of inventory, equipment, pre-opening expenses and leaseholds.

Company with market capitalization greater than $8 billion.

A deposit instrument most commonly available from trust companies or banks requiring a minimum investment at a predetermined rate of interest for a stated term, such as one or five years. GICs are generally non-redeemable and non-transferable before maturity.