Smart ways to analyse stock fundamentals: A beginner’s toolkit
Embarking on stock analysis can be overwhelming, but fundamental analysis provides clarity. Analyze profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow. Consider sales growth, operating margins, cash profits, cash conversion efficiency, debt levels, valuation using the PE ratio for informed decisions.
Futures vs Options: Understanding the differences and choosing the right derivative instrument
The choice between futures and options depends on your investment goals and risk tolerance – Both instruments can be used for hedging, but options offer more flexibility and limited risk.
Midcap cos: An independent board will be rewarded by market
The CEOs in India are actively involved in recruiting outsiders as independent directors. Hence, if an independent director’s vintage is shorter than that of CEO in the company that may also sometimes dilute their independence. The true independence of directors lies in their ability to make strategic decisions that are independent of their management.
Wall St Week Ahead: Battle for White House comes into sharper focus for Wall Street
In his State of the Union address on Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden proposed raising corporate taxes, whereas his opponent, Republican candidate Donald Trump, signed a 2017 law that slashed taxes on companies and the wealthy. Biden also boasted of U.S. economic progress under his tenure.