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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Absolute priority rule Sarah: Hi Christian, have you heard about the absolute priority rule in business and finance? Christian: Hey Sarah, yes, the absolute priority rule ensures that creditors are paid before equity…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A zero coupon bond Sarah: Hi Henry, do you know about zero coupon bonds in finance? I’ve heard about them, but I’m not entirely sure how they work. Henry: Hey Sarah, a zero…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A volatile Scarlett: Hi Randy, have you heard about “volatility” in business and finance? Randy: Yes, I have. Volatility refers to the degree of variation or fluctuation in the price of a financial…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A subsidiary Olivia: Hey Joe, do you know what a subsidiary is in business? Joe: Yes, Olivia, a subsidiary is a company that is owned or controlled by another company, known as the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A long position Molly: Hi Terry, have you ever heard of taking a “long position” in finance? Terry: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? Molly: A long position is when an investor…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A floating rate note Evelyn: Hi Sean, have you heard about floating rate notes in business and finance? Sean: Yes, Evelyn, I have. Floating rate notes are bonds with variable interest rates that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A floater Taylor: Hey John, do you know what a floater is in finance? John: Hi Taylor, yes, a floater is a type of bond or loan with a variable interest rate that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About A expenses Naomi: Hi Aaron, have you heard about “A expenses” in business finance? Aaron: Hey Naomi, yes, “A expenses” typically refer to administrative expenses incurred by a company, like salaries, rent, and…