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sionnach commented on the word widow-and-orphan stock
A stock characterized by smaller than average price movements, a relatively high dividend, and little likelihood of dividend reduction or serious financial problems. A widow-and-orphan stock is a conservative investment with limited possibility for large gains or losses.
July 18, 2008
sionnach commented on the word widow-and-orphan stock
And no points to dictionary.com for what it returns for this term. WTF?
July 18, 2008
reesetee commented on the word widow-and-orphan stock
Although it does appear to have picked up on "and." :-\
July 24, 2008