The lophophore /ËlÉfÉfÉÉr/ is a characteristic feeding organ possessed by four major groups of animals: the Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, Hyolitha, and Phoronida, which collectively constitute the protostome group Lophophorata. All lophophores are found in aquatic organisms.
market metrics. Definition. Quantitative measurements of a specific securities market. Typically used by analysts to track a company's performance. For example, pre-tax earnings is a metric used to determine how efficiently a company earns revenue prior to paying corporate taxes.
Market capitalization represents the market value for an entire company. Investors can compare market cap to financial data to evaluate the price relative to fundamental returns. Market cap is also useful for identifying the type of stock and setting appropriate growth, risk and dividend expectations.