Start by looking at cash flow from operations, the section that tells you how much money the company’s main business is actually generating. If that number is positive and growing over time, it’s ...

The statement of cash flows, also known as the cash flow statement, summarizes a company's sources and uses of cash. The net cash flow is the difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows.

Build the stable Income Tree with fixed income (8.5% yield) as the base. Decorate the portfolio with high-yielding opportunistic buys. Diversify with 42+ holdings, so one failure is barely noticeable.

Savvy investors look at a company's financial health before buying its stock. Some investors monitor a company's free cash flow and review its cash flow statements to gauge how well it manages its ...