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.
BREAKING DOWN 'Overextension'. For securities traders and investors, overextension represents leverage in excess of his or her account equity and buying power. This can greatly amplify losses in a bear market and force the trader to meet steep margin calls.