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The Financial Fix of the Week

Get your weekly finance fix. Read these clear definitions of key financial terms and learn why they are important.

Net income is the bottom line of the income statement. Read More
Profit is no more and no less than what shows up on a company’s income statement. Read More
Profitability is a measure of a company’s ability to generate sales and to control its expenses. Read More
Material events or information are any events or facts that would affect the judgment of an informed investor. Read More
The conservatism principle requires that losses be recognized as soon as they can be quantified and that gains are recorded only when they are realized. Read More
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