measure
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The stock has a beta—a common measure of volatility—of 2.3 over the past year, meaning it is more than twice as volatile as the broader market.
From Barron's
The next phase of the investigation will examine renovations carried out at the bar, including materials used, fire-safety measures and the venue’s authorized capacity to determine any criminal liability, Pilloud said.
EU border agency Frontex has also cited stricter preventive measures in departure countries, particularly Mauritania, as a key factor in the drop in migrant arrivals in the Canaries.
From Barron's
But authorities have also recognised the grievances as legitimate, and announced a series of measures, including replacing the central bank governor.
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Soon David resorts to desperate measures to stay in the game and emerge a winner.
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