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Quarterly Earnings Change (%) Historical earnings change between the earnings most recently reported and the quarter preceding. Quarterly Net Profit Margin (%) Net operating earnings after taxes for the latest quarter divided by revenues for the quarter. Quickie An order that must be filled as soon as it reaches the trading floor at the price specified, or be canceled immediately. Quick Ratio Indicator of a company's financial strength (or weakness). Calculated by taking current assets less inventories, divided by current liabilities. Quotation The price being offered or bid by a market maker or broker-dealer for a particular security.

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