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Greenfield Investment
In economics, a greenfield investment (GI) refers to foreign direct investment (FDI), where a company establishes operations in a foreign country.
First Mover Advantage
The first-mover advantage refers to an advantage gained by a company that first introduces a product or service to the market.
M&A synergies
A synergy arises in a merger or acquisition when the combined value of the two firms is higher than the pre-merger value of both firms combined.
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Corporate Strategy
Corporate Strategy takes a portfolio approach to strategic decision making by looking across all of a firm’s businesses to determine how to create the most value.
SQL and noSQL
From analysts and engineers to IT decision-makers, many are familiar with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), and the Structured Query Language (SQL) used to interact with them.
Monopsony
Monopsony consists of a market condition heavily influenced by a single buyer.
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AutoML
AutoML (Automated Machine Learning) defines the methods, processes, and frameworks to automate some or all steps of the machine learning pipeline.
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain networks are used to maintain growing lists of records.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI), also known as Emotional Quotient (EQ), is the ability to manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others.
Fraud in Audits
Fraud in audits is when an entity is found to have illegally altered financial statements to manipulate its financial health or to hide profit or losses.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is one of the first cryptocurrencies to rise in popularity. Invented in 2008, it is now the largest cryptocurrency by market share. As of June 2017, BTC has a nearly $40 billion market cap.
SPAC
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a corporation formed to raise investment capital through an initial public offering (IPO).
Credit Score
A credit score represents an individual’s financial and credit standing and ability to obtain financial assistance from lenders.