Be prepared for Earnings Season. What you need to know.

Even those investors who are vaguely familiar with the market know that ‘earnings season’ happens four times a year, with companies updating investors about the quarterly progress. However, many of these investors will be unfamiliar with the specifics of Earnings Season, and most won’t know how to assess the reports released by companies. Since most companies use jargon and acronyms to describe their financial position, it can be difficult for investors to discern the factors that can drive the stock price. Thus, it is essential for investors to understand the terminology and how to read the reports of a company…...