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White NoiseThe audio equivalent of Brownian motion. Sounds that are unrelated and sound like a hiss. The video equivalent of white noise is "snow" in television reception.White Noise Similar MatchesWhite knightWhite knightA friendly potential acquirer sought out by a target firm that is threatened by a less welcome suitor. Whites ratingWhites ratingA rating of municipal securities, that uses market factors rather than credit considerations to find appropriate yields. WhitemailWhitemailSale of a large amount of stock by a company that is the target of a takeover bid to a friendly party at below-market prices, so that the raider is forced to buy more of highly priced shares to accomplish the takeover. White knightWhite knightA company which comes to the rescue of another listed company which is under siege from an unwelcome bidder. The White Knight may make an improved offer, or it may just be a more acceptable predator than the first bidder, as far as the management are concerned. White shoe firmWhite shoe firmBroker-dealer firms that disdain practices such as hostile takeovers. Further SuggestionsWhite squireWhitelist White sheets |
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