The first stop for a reporter looking at a public company’s financial health is its financial statement, easily found in its annual report. The three main components
There are two main places to look for public companies’ financial reports and related information on the internet: the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website and,
Public companies have many ways of making themselves look more stable and successful than might be the case. Pro-forma financial reports are one tactic that present a
Defining derivatives and options Now we are going to discuss investment vehicles that are derived from others, appropriately called derivatives. Investors do not own the underlying
Financial statements and documents are a primary tool for the business reporter. Public companies registered in the U.S. must report all manners of their operations
Previous posts introduced the markets and the best-known investment vehicles, stocks and bonds. But even if you don’t own one of those investments, you probably
There is a little landmine hidden in the law just waiting to trap the unsuspecting business journalist. Jail could be the result. The law and
If you’re writing about a corporation, chances are you look for financial statements. Most reporters will note revenue and earnings and be satisfied, but they
Prior to an IPO, a company can offer its shares only to investors deemed to be “sophisticated” under the law and therefore able to handle their
The day a company first sells stock shares to the public marks a right of passage. The initial public offering or IPO means the company
EBIT and EBITDA: Measures of operating performance EBIT is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes. EBITDA is Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. Analysts and
I have a routine that I have followed most Sunday nights for so long you could call it a ritual. At 11:55 p.m. I tune
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