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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Required rate of return Savannah: Hi Patrick, do you know what the required rate of return is in finance? I’ve heard it mentioned but I’m not exactly sure what it means. Patrick: Hey…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Replacement cost Lydia: Hi Michael, do you know what replacement cost means in finance? Michael: Yes, it’s the cost to replace an asset at its current market value. Lydia: That’s right. It’s an…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Replacement cost accounting Kinsley: Hey Jacob, have you heard about “replacement cost accounting” in business and finance? Jacob: Yes, I have. Replacement cost accounting is a method of valuing assets based on the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Reorganization bond Elizabeth: Hey Billy, have you ever heard of a reorganization bond? Billy: No, Elizabeth, I haven’t. What is a reorganization bond? Elizabeth: A reorganization bond is issued by a company that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Relative strength indicator Violet: Hey Billy, have you heard of the relative strength indicator in finance? Billy: Yeah, Violet. It’s a tool used by traders to measure the strength of a security’s price…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Regular way Nova: Hi Tyler, have you heard of the term “regular way” in finance? It refers to the standard settlement period for securities transactions, typically T+2, where trades are settled two business…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Registered secondary offering Quinn: Hey William, have you heard about registered secondary offerings? William: Hi Quinn, yes, I’ve heard they’re when existing shareholders sell their shares to the public. Quinn: That’s right, William.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Registered retirement savings plan Penelope: Hi Eugene, have you heard about Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)? Eugene: Hi Penelope, yes, RRSPs are a type of account in Canada where individuals can save for…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Registered competitive trader Gabriella: Hi Stephen, do you know what a registered competitive trader is in business and finance? Stephen: Yes, Gabriella. A registered competitive trader is an individual or firm that is…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Registered competitive market maker Melody: Hi Larry, have you heard about registered competitive market makers in business and finance? Larry: Yes, Melody. Registered competitive market makers are individuals or firms authorized to buy…