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.
Definition. An equation that compares the current stock price to a financial indicator on the company's financial statements. The most often used indicator is a company's earnings per share. For example, if a stock price is $10 and its earnings are $2 per share, then the market value ratio would be 5-to-1. Market value ratios are typically used to determine if a company is over or undervalued.