Data

In business and finance, data is used to make informed decisions about operations, investments, and strategy. For example, data on sales and customer behavior can be used to optimize marketing efforts and improve the overall performance of a company.

Debt

Something that is owed or due, usually money.

Default

Failure to meet a debt obligation or contract terms.

Demand

A desire or need for a specific product or service.

Demography

The study of population data such as size, growth, and dispersion.

Depreciation

The cost of an asset is spread out over its useful life.

Development

Making or improving a product or service.

Distribution

The act of delivering a product or service to a customer or client.

Diversification

A risk management strategy that involves investing in multiple assets or sectors.

Dividend

A distribution of a corporation's profits to its shareholders.

Domestic market

The product and service market of a country.

Downsizing

The size of a company is reduced, primarily through layoffs or the closure of branches.

Dues

Fees charged for joining a group.

Due diligence

A company or organization is investigated and evaluated before entering into a transaction.

Dynamic pricing

A pricing strategy in which the price of a product or service is constantly changed in response to market conditions and demand.