By SIMON CONSTABLE
The holidays are fast approaching and for many that means spend, spend, spend…sometimes too, too much.
Here's a better idea. Give people gifts that at least stand a chance of improving their finances. Read more here.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
WSJ: Earnings Per Share, Explained
By SIMON CONSTABLE
It should be clear that when you invest in a company, you need to know how much money it makes.
But here's the rub: There are several "earnings" figures that a public company reports to its investors. So which one should you look at?
When you look at a company's earnings reports (also known as 10Q and 10K Securities and Exchange Commission filings), they can be a tad confusing. You'll see net income, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share—three different measures of profit. See original story here.
It should be clear that when you invest in a company, you need to know how much money it makes.
But here's the rub: There are several "earnings" figures that a public company reports to its investors. So which one should you look at?
When you look at a company's earnings reports (also known as 10Q and 10K Securities and Exchange Commission filings), they can be a tad confusing. You'll see net income, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share—three different measures of profit. See original story here.
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