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An industry is a classification for a group of companies that are related by their primary business activities. Investors study industries to select stocks.| Investopedia
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Sales per square foot is a measure of the efficiency of a brick-and-mortar retail store.| Investopedia
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The payout ratio, or dividend payout ratio, is the proportion of a company's earnings that is paid out to shareholders. It's expressed as a percentage.| Investopedia
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Budgeting involves estimating financial activity over a specified future period of time. Budgets are usually established and re-evaluated on a periodic basis.| Investopedia
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Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.| Investopedia
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Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data in order to make conclusions about that information. It helps businesses perform more efficiently and maximize profit.| Investopedia