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Free cash flow (FCF): How to calculate and interpret

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Free cash flow (FCF) means the amount of cash remaining with the company after paying for its operating costs, inventory and to buy fixed assets. Which means the cash flow from operating activities minus capital expenditures during the financial year.We can also define free cash flow as the amount of money the company has generated after accounting all cash outflows that … [Read more...] about Free cash flow (FCF): How to calculate and interpret

William J. O’Neil’s CANSLIM Explained: What It Is and How It Works

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CANSLIM is a strategy developed by William J. O'Neil which uses the combination of fundamental and technical analysis.William J. O'Neil was a successful stockbroker and trader. He is best known for founding Investor's Business Daily (IBD) in 1984, a publication that focuses on stock market analysis and investment strategies. He has developed CANSLIM investment strategy, … [Read more...] about William J. O’Neil’s CANSLIM Explained: What It Is and How It Works

What is Trade deficit and how it impacts the economy

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Trade deficit of a country means its import for a period exceeds its export. Which means a trade deficit occurs when there is a negative balance in an international transaction.For instance, suppose in the year 2022 a country has exported $ 3 trillion in goods and services while it imports $ 4 trillion, the net result is $ 1 trillion trade deficit of that country.In … [Read more...] about What is Trade deficit and how it impacts the economy

What are CPI and WPI inflation rates in economics

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Government releases data related to consumer price index (CPI) and wholesale price index (WPI) of the country. WPI and CPI are the most commonly used measures to determine inflation.Inflation is a rate at which prices of goods and services are rising in an economy. Inflation is always expressed as a percentage.The main purpose of calculating consumer price index (CPI) … [Read more...] about What are CPI and WPI inflation rates in economics

Inflation, Deflation, Stagflation, and Shrinkflation Explained: Meaning, Causes, Measurement, and Economic Impact

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Inflation is one of the most familiar words in economics. It's often used to describe the impact of rising oil or food prices on the economy. For example, if oil prices go up by $25 per barrel, then input cost of business and transportation costs will increase. In response, the cost of many other products and services will rise.Inflation may plunge countries into a … [Read more...] about Inflation, Deflation, Stagflation, and Shrinkflation Explained: Meaning, Causes, Measurement, and Economic Impact