semiannual

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A lawsuit challenging semiannual reporting is likely, but the SEC looks like it’s on solid legal ground, so companies probably will be able to opt into semiannual reporting starting next year, according to Seiberg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

These statement credits apply to the entire year and are often broken into smaller amounts — such as semiannual or quarterly credits — that can be used throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The streamers generally pay the MLC and the record distributors on a monthly basis, but songwriters and recording artists are normally paid on either a quarterly or a semiannual basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Gross domestic product in Asia’s fourth-largest economy is projected to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from the government’s August forecast of 1.8%, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said Friday in its semiannual outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

It was an insurance policy, typically on a corporate bond, with semiannual premium payments and a fixed term.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis