Brian Beers

Gross, Operating, and Net Profit Margin: An Overview Gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and net profit margin are the three main margin analysis measures that are used to analyze the income statement activities of a firm. Each margin individually […]

Some characteristics of a “good” company may include competitive advantage, above-average management, and market leadership. However, investors commonly look to financial indicators such as stable earnings, return on equity (ROE), and a company’s relative value compared with those of other

There are millions of small business owners within the United States and around the world. Together, they form a vibrant core of many national economies. However, a large portion of these entities never achieve lasting success. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration

People who find themselves with extra cash can face a dilemma. Should they use the money to pay off—or at least, substantially pay down—that pile of debt they’ve accumulated, or is it more advantageous to put the money to work

Old Economy vs. New Economy Stocks: An Overview Old economy is used to describe the economic era of the early parts of the 20th century when industrial innovation was expanding in the U.S. and around the world. Comparatively, the new economy

All investors must re-evaluate and refine their investing styles and strategies from time to time. As we gain investing experience and knowledge, our view of the market is likely to change and may broaden how we envision our financial goals. Those

The electronics sector includes consumer electronics, specialized electronics for other industries, and component parts such as semiconductors. Barriers to entry are specific to each part of the sector. They make it costly or cumbersome for new firms to enter the

Earnings Per Share (EPS) vs. Diluted EPS: An Overview Earnings per share (EPS) and diluted EPS are profitability measures used in the fundamental analysis of companies. EPS takes a company’s common shares into account. Diluted EPS takes all convertible securities into

Market Order vs. Limit Order: An Overview When buying stocks, you have a few choices about how to place your order. You can order at the present asking price to lock in the exchange or set a price you’re willing to

Volatility refers to the upward and downward movement of prices. The more prices fluctuate, the more volatile the stock market is, and vice versa. A higher level of volatility means that prices can change dramatically over a short time period in either direction.