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Blue sky lawsState laws covering the issue and trading of securities.Blue sky lawsIn the S, this is a popular name for various state laws enacted to protect the public against securities fraud. The term is believed to have originated when a judge ruled that a particular stock had about the same value as a patch of blue sky.Similar MatchesBlue chipBlue chipA company on the London Stock Exchange with a large market capitalisation, stable earnings, consistent dividend record, and reputation as a reliable investment.There are no formal rules for joining the ranks of blue chips, and not necessarily any agreement about which companies belong to the club, but the companies which make up the FTSE 100 index would commonly be regarded as blue chips. The term is believed to come from the gambling chip used in casinos. Blue listBlue listDaily financial publication featuring bonds offered for sale by dealers and banks that represent billions of dollars in par value. Also available on-line at www.bluelist.com. Blue boxBlue boxA special category of subsidies permitted under the WTO Agriculture Agreement, it includes payments that are linked to production but with provisions to limit production through production quotas or requirements to set aside land from production. Blue chip stocksBlue chip stocksCommon stock of well-known companies with a history of growth and dividend payments. Blue chip companyBlue chip companyUsed in the context of general equities. Large and creditworthy company. Company renowned for the quality and wide acceptance of its products or services,and for its ability to make money and pay dividends. dividends. |
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