worthless — Destitute of worth, of no value or use. Spring City Foundry Co. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 292 U.S. 182, 54 S.Ct. 644, 78 L.Ed. 1200 @ worthless check A check drawn on a bank account which is no longer open or on an account with funds… … Black's law dictionary
Distressed Securities — A financial instrument in a company that is near or is currently going through bankruptcy. This usually results from a company s inability to meet its financial obligations. As a result, these financial instruments have suffered a substantial… … Investment dictionary
Blind Bid — An offer to purchase a bundle of securities without knowing the exact securities being purchased. A blind bid is risky in that the investor is unaware of the composition of the investments being bid on. The risk is that the investor will end up… … Investment dictionary
stockjobber — stockjobbery, stockjobbing, n. /stok job euhr/, n. 1. a stock salesperson, esp. one who sells or promotes worthless securities. 2. Brit. a stock exchange operator who acts as an intermediary between brokers. [1620 30; STOCK + JOBBER] * * * … Universalium
rob — vb Rob, plunder, rifle, loot, burglarize are comparable when they mean to take unlawfully possessions of a person or from a place. All in this basic use imply both an owner of and value inherent in the thing taken. In its basic and legal use rob… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
waste — n 1 Waste, desert, badlands, wilderness can mean a tract or region of land not usable for cultivation or general habitation. Waste is the general term applicable to a tract or region which because of natural features (as poor stony soil,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
stockjobber — stock•job•ber [[t]ˈstɒkˌdʒɒb ər[/t]] n. bus a stockbroker, esp. one who sells worthless securities • Etymology: 1620–30 stock′job bing, n … From formal English to slang
stockjobber — /ˈstɒkdʒɒbə / (say stokjobuh) noun 1. a stock exchange dealer who acts as an intermediary between brokers and buyers but does not deal directly with the public. 2. US a seller of stock, especially of worthless securities. –stockjobbery,… …
Option (finance) — Stock option redirects here. For the employee incentive, see Employee stock option. Financial markets Public market Exchange Securities Bond market Fixed income … Wikipedia
Dominion of Melchizedek — Micronation Seal Motto: Monotheistic, unity, peace Anthem: tba Status Current Area claimed Various Pacific Ocean islands and … Wikipedia
