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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Shell corporation Willow: Hi Hannah, have you ever heard of a “shell corporation” in business? Hannah: Hi Willow! Yes, a shell corporation is a company with no significant assets or operations and is…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Sharpe ratio Serenity: Hi Gabriella, have you heard about the Sharpe ratio? Gabriella: No, I haven’t. What is it? Serenity: The Sharpe ratio is a measure used to evaluate the risk-adjusted return of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Shark repellent Eliana: Hey, Autumn! Have you ever heard of shark repellent in the business world? Autumn: Hi, Eliana! Yes, shark repellent refers to defensive measures taken by a company to deter hostile…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Shareholder report Gabriella: Hi Emery, do you know what a shareholder report is? Emery: Yes, it’s a document that companies distribute to their shareholders, providing information about the company’s financial performance, operations, and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Shared appreciation mortgage Katherine: Hi Melody, have you heard about shared appreciation mortgages before? Melody: No, I haven’t. What are they? Katherine: Shared appreciation mortgages allow homeowners to access additional funds by sharing…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Share broker Ellie: Hi Scarlett, do you know what a share broker does in finance? Scarlett: Yes, a share broker helps people buy and sell stocks or shares in companies on the stock…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Share broker discount broker Sarah: Hey Paisley, do you know the difference between a share broker and a discount broker? Paisley: Yes, a share broker is a full-service broker who offers personalized advice…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Settlement date Kinsley: Hi Gabrielle, do you know what a settlement date is? Gabrielle: No, I don’t. What does it mean? Kinsley: The settlement date is the date on which a financial transaction,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Sensitive market Savannah: Hey Hailey, have you heard about sensitive markets? Hailey: Yeah, I’ve heard of them. They’re markets that can quickly react to changes in economic or political conditions. Savannah: Exactly. They’re…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Senior security Ruby: Hey, Piper! Do you know what a senior security is in finance? Piper: Hi, Ruby! Yes, a senior security is a type of investment that has a higher claim on…