Company Earnings

Understand what impact company earnings may have on the market and your investments.

Bank Earnings Start as Lower Rate Impact Debated

After the Fed's 50-basis-point rate cut, big banks kick off earnings season amid fears that lower rates could hurt the net-interest income that propelled growth the last two years.

Nvidia to Report After Volatile Month for Shares

AI chip leader Nvidia reports late Wednesday after its stock whipsawed this month amid concerns about customer spending, competition in China, and progress of its new platform.

What Makes Independent Boards So Important

A company's board of directors can be critical to its success or failure. Here's how investors can factor board makeup into their investment decisions.

Inflation Remains Focus of Q2 Retail Earnings

Common wisdom is that consumers are pulling back on spending, but some green shoots are sprouting that might break ground as big retailers prepare to report second-quarter results.

AI Remains Focus of Second-Quarter Tech Earnings

As Microsoft, Meta Platforms, chipmakers, and others prepare to report earnings, the AI-driven cloud and chip industries may continue to dominate the technology storyline.

Earnings Season: What to Look For

Find out what traders should watch for during earnings season.

Analyze Company Financials on thinkorswim®

Learn how thinkorswim® can make fundamental analysis easier.

Stock Analysis Using the P/E Ratio

Find out what traders should look for and look out for with the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio).

The Difference Between Public & Private Companies

What's the difference between publicly traded versus privately held companies, and why do public companies sometimes return to private?