A promoter is an individual or organization that helps raise money for some kind of investment activity.
Promoters often advertise penny promotions, an area where false promises and misrepresentations about a company or its prospects have become commonplace.
Promoters can also be writers who write reviews or write about the company for compensation, which can lead to skewed analysis.
Promoters must not be licensed or have any special qualifications.
Promotion of shares is not illegal if information about the reward is disclosed.
Venture financing is financing provided to companies and entrepreneurs. It can be provided at different stages of their development, although it often includes early and seed funding.
The 48 Hour Rule refers to the part of the mortgage allocation process related to the purchase and sale of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) to be announced (TBA).
A major improvement is a long-term upgrade, adaptation, or improvement to a property that adds value to it, often including structural changes or restoration.
Dark pools are private asset exchanges designed to provide additional liquidity and anonymity when trading large blocks of securities away from prying eyes.