Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Fundamental balance sheet analysis is an integral part of the investment process. Prior to purchasing a particular stock, one of the first steps involves dissecting a corporation's financial ...

Porter’s Five Forces model serves as a framework for strategic management. It has served as the North Star of the business industry since Michael E. Porter introduced it in a 1979 issue of the Harvard ...

Michael Porter’s model of the Five Forces for Competitive Strategy provides a powerful framework for analyzing competitive pressures within industries. Although it serves as a centerpiece for business ...

When people begin to take an interest in their investments, most of them believe one of two things about stock analysis and selection; either that it is a kind of mystical art, best performed by those ...