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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Hostile takeover Aurora: Hi Lucy, have you heard about hostile takeovers? Lucy: Hi Aurora! Yes, I have. It’s when one company tries to buy another company against the wishes of its management. Aurora:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Horizontal spread Ariana: Hi Piper, have you heard about a horizontal spread? Piper: No, I haven’t. What is it? Ariana: A horizontal spread is an options trading strategy where an investor simultaneously buys…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Holding company Emily: Hey Willow, do you know what a holding company is in business? Willow: Hi Emily, yes, a holding company is a firm that owns the majority of shares in other…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Hit the bid Kinsley: Hi Paisley, have you heard the term “hit the bid” in business and finance? Paisley: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? Kinsley: “Hit the bid” refers to the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Historic rehabilitation limited partnership Isla: Hey Scarlett, have you ever heard of a historic rehabilitation limited partnership? Scarlett: No, I haven’t. What is it? Isla: It’s a type of investment partnership that’s formed…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Highly leveraged transaction Kennedy: Hi Elise, have you ever heard of highly leveraged transactions? Elise: Yes, I have. They’re deals where a company uses a significant amount of borrowed money to finance the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Highly confident letter Aria: Hi Hannah, have you heard about a highly confident letter in business and finance? Hannah: Yes, Aria. A highly confident letter, also known as an “underwriter’s letter,” is a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About High ticket items Mia: Hi Elizabeth, have you ever bought high ticket items before? Elizabeth: Hey Mia! Yes, I have. High ticket items are expensive products or services, like luxury cars or designer…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About High premium convertible debenture Layla: Hi Evelyn, have you ever heard of high premium convertible debentures? Evelyn: No, I haven’t. What are they? Layla: They’re a type of bond issued by a company…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Hidden values Aria: Hi, Sophia! Have you heard about hidden values in finance? Sophia: Hi, Aria! Yes, hidden values refer to assets or opportunities that aren’t immediately apparent but have significant potential for…