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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Big bang Peyton: Hi Ava, have you heard of the term “big bang” in finance? Ava: Yes, I have. It refers to a significant and sudden change or reform in the financial industry,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bid and asked Nova: Hi Maya, do you know about bid and asked prices in finance? Maya: Hi Nova! Yes, the bid price is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Beta coefficient Lola: Hi Charlotte, do you know what a beta coefficient is in business and finance? Charlotte: No, I’m not sure. What is it? Lola: A beta coefficient is a measure of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Best efforts Arianna: Hi Jade, have you heard of the term “best efforts” in business? Jade: Hi Arianna! Yes, “best efforts” refers to a commitment by a party to make the maximum effort…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Best effort Elizabeth: Hi Charlotte, have you heard about “best effort” in business and finance? Charlotte: No, I’m not familiar with it. What does it mean? Elizabeth: “Best effort” refers to a commitment…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Beneficial owner Olivia: Hi Kennedy, do you know who a beneficial owner is? Kennedy: No, I’m not sure. What does it mean? Olivia: A beneficial owner is the person who enjoys the benefits…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bear hug Caroline: Hi Eleanor, have you heard of the term “bear hug” in business? Eleanor: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? Caroline: A bear hug is a takeover tactic where one…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bear hug takeover Quinn: Hey Leah, have you heard about bear hug takeovers in business and finance? Leah: No, I haven’t. What are they? Quinn: A bear hug takeover is when a company…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Basic earnings per share Naomi: Hi Elizabeth, do you know what basic earnings per share is? Elizabeth: No, I don’t. What does it measure? Naomi: Basic earnings per share is a financial metric…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Base rate Aurora: Hey Charlotte, do you know what a base rate is in finance? Charlotte: No, what is it? Aurora: A base rate is the minimum interest rate set by a central…