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Stock price is heading down.

The process whereby an in-depth examination of a company’s business prospects is conducted.

A stock purchased from a company that has maintained a record of stable earnings and continuous dividend payments through periods of economic downturn.

Balance sheet liability reflecting expenses shown on the income statement that haven’t actually been paid. 

Balance sheet liability reflecting taxes due, but not yet paid. 

Sales charge paid when selling a mutual fund (a.k.a. back-end load).

A balance sheet liability reflecting payments received for work not yet performed. 

A special term order in which there is a clear understanding between the buying and selling parties that the delivery of the securities will be delayed beyond the usual three-day settlement period to the date specified in the order.

The removal of a security’s listing on a stock exchange. This is done when the security no longer exists, the company is bankrupt, the public distribution of the security has dropped to an unacceptably low level, or the company has failed to comply with the terms of its listing agreement.

The status of a security that is no longer listed on the Exchange. The security could trade on another market.