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  • 121firm order — An order to a broker (for securities, commodities, currencies, etc.) that remains firm for a stated period or until cancelled. A broker who has a firm order from a principal does not have to refer back if that broker can execute the terms of the… …

    Accounting dictionary

  • 122firm order — An order to a broker (for securities, commodities, currencies, etc. ) that remains firm for a stated period or until cancelled. A broker who has a firm order from a principal does not have to refer back if the terms of the order can be executed… …

    Big dictionary of business and management

  • 123Firm Order Commitment — An F.O.C. (or Firm Order Commitment)FOC Date is when the local carrier will commit to having the circuit you ordered provisioned and physically ready to go. Frequently there are additional steps before the circuit is ready for turn up …

    Wikipedia

  • 124Firm Quote — A price quote on a security, made by a dealer or market maker, that guarantees a bid or ask price up to the amount quoted. This differs from a nominal quote wherein the price and quantity of a bid or ask quote are not firmly posted. For example,… …

    Investment dictionary

  • 125Firm commitment underwriting — An undewriting in which an investment banking firm commits to buy the entire issue and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. The New York Times Financial Glossary …

    Financial and business terms

  • 126firm commitment — An agreement with an unrelated party that is binding on both parties and that is usually legally enforceable. In FAS 133, FASB specifies that the following are both satisfied for a firm commitment: a) The agreement specifies all significant terms …

    Financial and business terms

  • 127firm anomalies — trading strategies that generate abnormal returns based on firm specific characteristics. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …

    Financial and business terms

  • 128firm commitment underwriting — An underwriting in which an investment banking ( investment bank) firm commits to buy and sell an entire issue of stock and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …

    Financial and business terms