Could someone explain the following "balance sheet"? Are these good financials? Trying to learn.?
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This is an Income Statement that describes the operating performance of a Company for over a period of time (in this case quarterly).  A Balance Sheet will show a snap shot of the financial position of a Company at a fixed point in time.  \n\nIt's hard to say whether this is a "good" company without more context but the revenue growth is strong (good) but the Company is losing money in every quarter.  The most concerning aspect of this is the negative Gross Profit.  That's hard to recover from unless the Company can show substantial continued revenue growth and a large percentage of the "Cost of Revenue" is fixed - i.e. the costs do not increase in line with revenue.
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I never answer a question in here if I don't know the answer, but I have to do it this time.\n\nHave you read some of the answers people give to questions on this site?  Wow.  Lots of really unenlightened individuals.  And you're asking a question about finances, presumably because you want to do some investing.  Don't ask people you don't know for financial information.  There's a lot of misinformation out there.  Call an investment advisor, or go to the library and get a recent Kiplinger Report.\n\nGood luck.
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If you are reading quarterly statements, then I applaud you because you are doing a lot more than the typical investor.  I would also suggest listening to the conference call.  You can usually find the call archived on the company's website.  Some companies, like Chesapeake, symbol CHK, give very informative calls.  I listen to their's each quarter.  \n\nI think one of the best ways to find good investments is to see what the best traders are buying and selling.  This is the idea behind the site http://www.top10traders.com - this is a free site that lets you create a portfolio of stocks with $100,000 in "play" money.  Each day the site ranks the best performing portfolios, so you can see how your picks perform compared to other investors.  You can also read posts on investing from the best traders, as well as share your own investing ideas.\n\nHere are this month's best traders:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/Top10Standings.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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Well I recently invested in the stock market with 1k. I baught LOGI at like 25.80 and its up to 27.50 or something so I'm doing rather well for myself I'd say! I use Scottrade...(if you want to sign up let me refer you so we both get 3 free trades...they dont give you anything if no one refers you) send your email to cammyton@yahoo.com if you are insterested.\n\nP.S I am planning on investing in toshiba next I think because they are rather cheap and I believe they are a part of that new BlueRay DVD thing coming out.
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Your ending balance from January is your beginning balance for February and so on.  Your keeping track of your expense or income or whatever for each month.  Not sure if that helps you or not!
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Look at the balance sheet
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We, as you and somebody else... Let that be the first RED FLAG... Not only do you not have the positive cash flow yourselves but you dont even know anybody to ask... This is getting off to rough start... I'm not being negative, just real... Restaurant and bar biz is no joke when it comes to trying to make a buck... Especially when you have to pay back most of what you make in the beginning... Think about it... Good luck!
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Coach has maxed itself out @ almost $40.00 per share and will never offer you much of a return unless it plummets back down to it's foundation price.  \n\nIt is too high and was only a productive purchase to those smart enough to get in on the ground floor.  \n\nIt is rated at an 8,  a great stock to own but as far as it going up enough to make you money...  I don't see it happening.  It wont ever become an Abercrombie or an american eagle.  I don't think so anyway...  always go with your gut!  I would hate to be the deciding factor and you not do something you should have done. \n\nCheck out Psun...  It just split and is still cheap!
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Well, "short term" is a relative term.  When will you need the money?  I'd say if it is less than a year stay out of the stock and bond markets.  They are too volatile for that short of period.  I'd invest in a savings account at            http://home.ingdirect.com/.  They have good rates, money is guaranteed safe and it will be available when you need it.
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Go talk to a financial planner.  Asking these detailed question on a public bulletin board with out posting all of your personal financial information is a waste of your time.
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This is just my personel opinion, but I don't think its a good company, I think its a horrible company.  \n\nLooking at the fundamentals, its revenue has grown about 270% in the past year, of course this is a phenomenally good growth rate, but in $ terms it went up about 175 million (from 67 million to 242 million).  During the past year their net loss was 862 million and its increasing too (albeit not as fast as revenue) and stands at almost 4 times revenue for the past quarter.  It could be 10 years (or never) before these guys make a profit, and they will have to dilute their shares (ie issue more shares to raise cash) before then.\n\nTo make matters even worse, their stock price peaked (at almost 8$ per share in early December) and has been trending sharply down since then, so even from a technical point of view they look terrible.\n\nSo, we have a fantastic growth rate but utterly terrible fundamentals and technicals, whats to like.\n\nAgain, just one opinion.
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Blimey...there is certainly more to you that meets the eye isn't there Mr Raidehz??!! Am completely ignorant on all things business/stock etc...so have to compliment you as I'm sure its all pukka..what you says sounds completely confident and from someone who really knows his stuff...\nSo - a question for you: If I had @ £10,000 to invest, what is the best thing for me to invest it in right now to virtually guarantee good payback within a relatively short timespan......?
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you have got one of the best introductory notes on the fundamentals of accounting..\n\nThe only thing needed is a bit of patient reading and if you have the inclination to test your understanding register for the free online-classes and answer the quiz given there....\n\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/accounting-process/
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The stock is still in a strong downward trend.\n\nIf you observe on the chart, you will notice 2 trend lines, one is still showing a strong downward trend and the other acting as a strong resistance.\n\nI suggest buying when both trend intersacts and purchase at that price, or you can drop me a mail if you require further analysis.
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That's kind of vague.  You could start evaluating how well a company is doing using financial ratios.  http://beginnersinvest.about.com/od/financialratio/\n\nActually finding the value of a company takes more work with one of the standard methods such as WACC or APV.
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1) Over 75% of professional money managers underperform the average of the entire market!!! So, do NOT follow the lead of the "big-boys" because you will lag their underperforming results leading to horrible returns not worth the risk.\n\n2) Due Dilligence---Don't directly invest into anything someone else recommends unless you did your own research and believe in the company as well (unless that person is Warren Buffet :) )\n\n3) To actually answer your question unlike the previous 2.... my personal picks are as follows (still do your own research to confirm my thoughts)\n\nAKAM (49.25) A great technology company. Current quarter growth is estimated at over 60%, while the industry is -4%. Even though this year is outpacing the market growth by about 50%, it is expected to again outpace market growth by about 30% next year. Fiscal year 06 earnings are expected to gain 67% over 2005's numbers, while Fiscal year  07 is expected to gain 38% over 2006. My personal target for the short-term is $60 (3 month time frame). As for long-term prospects, I expect the stock to hit at least 70 in one year's time.\n\nIf you want something more risky and having more reward potential, go with FRPT (11.83). The stock is under tremendou accumulation and could very well reach $15 by Christmas.
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just prepare the balance sheet with all the account titles in their proper positions but without amounts eg ($XX,XXX). something like a structure...