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Friday, February 22, 2019
So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 10.8%
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Sometimes, after I sell a stock at a loss, I'm invited to participate in a class-action lawsuit against the company. Should I get involved in the suit?
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A financial summary report that a company issues after the close of each of its fiscal year quarters.
This ratio is also called the acid test ratio and is similar to the current ratio, except inventories are subtracted from current assets before current assets are divided by current liabilities. An investor should be wary if the quick ratio is below 0.5, out of line with its industry, and/or showing a declining trend.
Quick Ratio = | Current Assets - Inventories |
Current Liabilities |
The highest bid to buy and the lowest offer to sell a security at a given time.
A sharp rise in the price of a stock or general market.
Materials used to manufacture a product. Listed under inventories in a firm's balance sheet.
The date by which an individual must be a registered shareholder in order to receive a declared dividend.
See Prospectus
The price at which a bond may be redeemed before maturity at the option of the issuing company.
A person who manages another's portfolio. Also a person who manages a mutual fund, pension fund, profit-sharing plan, or bank trust.
A charge (expense) taken against earnings to cover the cost of "restructuring" a firm's operations. A restructuring often includes such items as closing unprofitable divisions or laying off employees.
A balance sheet account which shows the cumulative total of net earnings that were not distributed as dividends to shareholders. Also known as earned surplus.
This calculation shows the rate of return that a company has achieved on shareholders' investment. A higher figure indicates a higher return. To calculate an average shareholders' equity figure, add the shareholders' equity amounts shown on the balance sheet for the current year and prior year together and divide by 2.
Return on Equity = | Net Income |
Average Shareholders' Equity |
The net sales of a company.
A limited-term option to purchase a security at a specific price.
Generally speaking, the higher the risk of loss, the greater the potential return. Conversely, the lower the risk of loss, the lower the potential return.
A unit of trading, generally 100 shares in stocks and $1,000 par value in bonds.
Friday, February 22, 2019
So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 10.8%
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Disney's success more than magic
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Disney ($114; DIS) has a long history of both aggressive and wise brand management. Since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in 1937, it has been re-released eight times, along the way inspiring...
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