Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Given the current economic scenario, investors should gauge the changing market dynamics and accordingly chalk out a sturdy investment strategy. Well, you can decide to buy or sell a particular stock ...

U.S. equities surged to fresh record highs as renewed optimism over trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing lifted investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 337.47 points, ...

ICR measures if a company can cover its debt interest; calculate by dividing EBIT by interest expense. An ICR under 1.0 signals financial trouble; analysts prefer a minimum ICR of 2.0. For investing, ...

An ill-informed investor can lose cash if he wagers on a stock only based on the numbers flashing on a real-time stock screen. A critical analysis of a company’s financial background is a must for a ...