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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Previous balance method Melody: Hi Adam, have you heard about the previous balance method used in credit card billing? Adam: Yes, Melody, I’ve heard of it. It’s a method where finance charges are…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Presold issue Riley: Hey Dennis, have you heard about presold issues in business finance? Dennis: Hi Riley, yes, I have. It’s when a company sells its securities to investors before they are actually…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Presidential election cycle theory Lillian: Hey Russell, have you heard of the Presidential Election Cycle Theory? Russell: Hi Lillian, yes, it’s a theory that suggests stock markets tend to perform better in the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Prepayment penalty Gabriella: Hi Matthew, do you know what a “prepayment penalty” is in business and finance? Matthew: Yes, I do. A prepayment penalty is a fee charged by lenders when borrowers pay…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Preliminary prospectus Paisley: Hey Christopher, have you ever heard of a preliminary prospectus? Christopher: Hi Paisley, yes, it’s a document that provides details about a securities offering before it’s finalized. Paisley: That’s right,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Preference shares Quinn: Hi Dennis, do you know what preference shares are in business and finance? Dennis: Hey Quinn! Yes, preference shares are a type of stock that gives shareholders priority over common…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Precious metals Emily: Hi Stephen, have you ever invested in precious metals? Stephen: Yes, I have. I’ve invested in gold and silver in the past. Emily: That’s interesting. What do you think are…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Power of attorney Olivia: Hi Gerald, do you know what a power of attorney is in business and finance? Gerald: Yes, Olivia. A power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Positive carry Faith: Hi Sean, have you heard of “positive carry” in business and finance? Sean: Yes, Faith. It refers to a situation where the income generated from an investment exceeds the cost…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Position building Lola: Hey James, have you heard about position building in business and finance? James: Yes, Lola, I have. Position building refers to the process of gradually acquiring a significant amount of…