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Revenue

The total money a company earns from selling goods or services before any costs are subtracted.

Why it matters

Revenue growth shows demand for a company's products; profit shows whether it earns money from them.

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Quarterly results

A public company's report of its revenue, profit and outlook for a three-month period.

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Merger

The combination of two companies into one, often negotiated alongside an acquisition, where one company buys another.

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Layoffs

The dismissal of employees by a company, usually for business reasons such as cost cutting rather than performance.

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Acquisition

The purchase of one company by another, giving the buyer control of the target's business.

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