Earnings Reports

Reading a corporate earnings report is a valuable reporter's skill; here are four pitfalls to avoid. (Image by "epicantus" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Corporate earnings mistakes to avoid

Reading through and reporting on a company’s quarterly report can be a challenging project for business journalists. Here are four tips for avoiding some common

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Analyzing gross profits

Gross profits measure the difference between the money a business makes from selling goods or services (its revenue), and the cost of producing those goods or services.

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