Ed Liston

Financial ratios can provide insight into a company’s health and future prospects. Out of the many financial ratios, there are a couple which I regularly incorporate for my portfolio management.

Analysts’ opinion about a stock carries a lot of weight. However, the parameter is not entirely foolproof. On an average, most of the analysts shy away from passing negative or sell recommendation for a stock. Therefore, I prefer to take analysts recommendations with a pinch of salt. At the very same time, I also keep […]

Earning season so far has been mild. According to a FactSet report, 63 percent of the companies so far managed to beat analysts’ estimates for earnings, while 56 percent of the companies surpassed the revenue estimates.  While this may sound good, but historically most of the S&P 500 companies tend to report better than expected […]

Markets are looking shaky on the last of the trading week, which looks like an expected end to a tumultuous period. Earnings season is upon us and things do not seem to be particularly bright. Several companies have issued warnings about their earnings.

Insider trading offers a rare glimpse into the internal sentiments about the company. By thoroughly studying insider transactions you can gauge the level of confidence posed by the company management in its policies and future direction.

I use a wide variety of financial ratios to make decisions about my portfolio. These ratios are helpful in determining the robustness of the company’s policies and its financial health. One of the most important financial ratios is Price Earnings ratio. This ratio tells the relationship between the stock’s current trading price and its earnings.

When it comes to portfolio management, it pays to listen to experts. These experts may be company insiders or analysts. In addition to my own research, I like to seek these analysts’ opinion. One of the most important things that I watch out for is the price upgrades given by equity analysts.

I have already started dreaming about holiday season, but before that there is another season waiting which is promising to be even more exciting. Yes, that’s right; it’s the earnings season, which is all set to start this week. Quarterly earnings reporting is an important event for the company, analysts and investors alike.

Markets are looking to conclude the week on a positive note. However, if you are willing to ride the bullish wave, you need to pay attention to individual stocks. One of the ways to do this is to pay attention to the stocks touching or creating new 52 weeks high. However, like any other indicator, […]

Technology sector is looking gloomy today and I am going to put the blame on Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman. Whitman sounded a caution against the coming year for the company. The effect of the announcement is evident on the company stock which is trading in red in an otherwise green market. Outlook is not so […]