Reading a 10-Q calls for patience—and a highlighter. ("Pens at Work" image by "Jenny" via Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

Beginner’s guide to 10-Q

Like all corporate filings, the 10-Q tends to present company information in the best light possible. It is written by accountants and lawyers, which means

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Untold stories in the parking industry

With all the talk of alternative transportation, it’s easy to forget that a majority of people in the U.S. rely on cars every day. Though

The auto industry is a never-ending source of business stories. These six articles will get you up to date before plunging in. ("Google Self-Driving Car" image by "smoothgroover22" via flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Car industry update: Eight great reads

The automotive industry has never been a richer source of business stories. Driverless cars, millennial buyers and President Trump’s initiatives to keep manufacturing jobs at home

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The business of prom season

As prom season approaches and teens across the country primp for a night on the town, businesses such as hair and nail salons, makeup artists, tailors,

Millennials consume TV unlike any other generation, with plenty of implications for business. ("Old TV Set" image by Tomislav Medak via Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

Millennials and money: Television trends

As a business journalist, it is always important to follow the money. Right now, millennials are the top economic influencers with a spending power of

There's plenty to write about jobs in the energy sector. (Wind-power Generator image by "kdj71190" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Four rules for reporting on energy jobs

Whether it’s coming from President Trump or being pushed by a company’s PR team, there’s a popular topic in the energy sector that everyone enjoys talking about: jobs.

Knowing how to read a financial report is the first step in reporting on a business's health. ("Magnifying Glass" by John Lester via Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

Dissecting a financial statement

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

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Business stories in health care legislation

The failure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act continues to be a major political story, as politicians indicate they will continue their attempts to kill

Journalists head to a pair of primary online sources for information on company finances. (Image by Coyot via Pixabay)

Where to find company finances online

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,

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