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tack. The direction in which a speculator's interest lies. .
tax bond. A state bond receivable for taxes.
time lean. Money borrowed for a specified period.
ton-miles, ton-mileage. Number of miles total tonnage was hauled by a railroad.
train-miles, train-mileage. Number of miles made by a railroad train or trains.
transfer agent. An officer authorized to transfer a company's stock,
traveler's letter of credit. A draft issued payable in such amounts as desired by various domestic and foreign correspondents.
turn over. The total business transacted by a concern in a given period.
underlying mortgage. A prior mortgage.
unfunded debt. A floating debt.
utter. To issue, as forged paper.
via. A bill of foreign exchange, drawn in duplicate or triplicate.
voting trust. The placing of all or part of the stock of a company in a trust for voting purposes.
when issued. Deliverable when, and as if issued - said of a stock.
working capital. Money necessary for operating expenses.
X. Same as ex.
x-d. Ex-dividend.
yield. Percentage of return in dividends.
 
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