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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Delayed opening Addison: Hey Ethan, do you know what a delayed opening is in business and finance? Ethan: Hi Addison! Yes, a delayed opening happens when a stock exchange postpones the start of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Defined asset funds Allison: Hi Terry, have you heard of “defined asset funds” in finance? Terry: Yes, Allison. They’re investment funds that are designed to invest in specific assets or asset classes, such…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Defined asset fund Naomi: Hey Jeffrey, have you heard about defined asset funds? Jeffrey: Hi Naomi, yes, I’ve come across them. They’re investment funds that allocate assets according to a specific investment strategy…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deficit spending Lillian: Hi Billy, do you know what deficit spending is? Billy: Hey Lillian, yes, deficit spending occurs when a government spends more money than it collects in revenue during a fiscal…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deficit net worth Lillian: Hi Charles, have you heard about deficit net worth in business and finance? Charles: Yes, Lillian. Deficit net worth occurs when an individual’s liabilities exceed their assets, indicating a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deficiency letter Skylar: Hi Peter, have you ever received a deficiency letter in business? Peter: No, I haven’t. What is it? Skylar: A deficiency letter is a notice sent by a regulatory agency…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deferred charges Eliana: Hi Howard, have you heard about deferred charges? They’re costs that are incurred but not immediately expensed on the income statement. Howard: Oh, I see. Can you give me an…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deferred charge Penelope: Hi Charles, have you heard about a “deferred charge” in business and finance? Charles: Yes, I have. A deferred charge is an expense that has been paid for in advance…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Deferral of taxes Maya: Hey Freddie, have you heard about deferral of taxes in finance? Freddie: Yes, it’s when taxpayers delay paying taxes on income until a later date. Maya: That’s correct. It’s…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Defensive securities Nora: Hi Christian, have you ever heard about defensive securities in business and finance? Christian: Yes, I have. Defensive securities are investments that tend to remain stable or even increase in…