What are the names of the layers for the meninges. Dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. What is the primary function of the meninges. The primary function ( along with cerebrospinal fluid) is to protect the brain and spinal cord.
interest-sensitive stock. A stock whose price tends to move in the opposite direction from that of interest rates. Interest-sensitive stocks include nearly all preferred stocks and the common stocks of industries such as electric utilities and savings and loans.
What is a 'Cyclical Stock'. A cyclical stock is an equity security whose price is affected by ups and downs in the overall economy. Cyclical stocks typically relate to companies that sell discretionary items consumers can afford to buy more of in a booming economy and cut back on during a recession. Contrast cyclical stocks with consumer staples, which people continue to demand even during a downturn.