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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Friendly takeover Savannah: Hi Timothy, have you heard about friendly takeovers in the business world? Timothy: Yes, Savannah, I’m familiar with them. It’s when one company acquires another with the approval and cooperation…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Free and open market Nova: Hi Patrick, have you heard about the concept of a free and open market? It’s where buyers and sellers can freely trade goods and services without restrictions. Patrick:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Frankfurt stock exchange Ashley: Hey Philip, have you ever traded stocks on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange? Philip: Yes, I have. It’s one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, located in Germany.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Formula investing Sarah: Hi David, have you heard about formula investing? David: Hi Sarah! Yes, formula investing involves using predefined rules or formulas to make investment decisions rather than relying on subjective judgment.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Foreign direct investment Isabella: Hey Jacob, have you ever heard of foreign direct investment? Jacob: Hi Isabella, yes, foreign direct investment is when a company from one country invests in business operations in…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Foreign corrupt practices securities exchange act of Skylar: Hey Jonathan, do you know about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? Jonathan: Yes, Skylar. It’s a law that prohibits bribery of foreign officials by companies…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Forced conversion Naomi: Hey Albert, have you heard about forced conversion? I came across it in an article, but I’m not quite sure what it means. Albert: Yeah, Naomi. Forced conversion happens when…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Fluctuation limit Melody: Hi Roger, have you heard about fluctuation limits in business and finance? Roger: Yes, Melody. Fluctuation limits, also known as price limits, are predetermined thresholds set by exchanges to control…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Flotation cost Aubrey: Hi Ryan, have you heard about flotation costs in business and finance? Ryan: Yes, I have. Flotation costs are the expenses incurred by a company when issuing new securities, such…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Floor trader Penelope: Hi Samuel, do you know what a “floor trader” does in finance? Samuel: Yes, I do. A floor trader is a person who executes trades on the trading floor of…