Imagine you have a favorite brand of soap that you always buy, no matter what. But lately, you notice people around you are picking cheaper brands instead. This is kind of what’s happening to Clorox’s…
Imagine if you had a piggy bank that just kept getting bigger, but you weren’t sure what to spend your money on yet. That’s what’s happening at Berkshire Hathaway, the giant company run by Warren…
Imagine you’ve just inherited a big box of puzzle pieces. If you don’t put them together the right way, you could lose some pieces—or even face a penalty! This is what it’s like to inherit…
Imagine building a LEGO set: some pieces are quick to snap together, but others take time and careful planning. That’s a lot like how Oil States International builds its business—some projects take longer but can…
Think of the European Central Bank (ECB) like a thermostat for the economy. When things get too hot (prices rise fast), they turn the dial up. When things cool down too much, they turn it…
Think of ICF International’s latest earnings report like a sports team facing tough weather—some games are postponed, but the team is still finding ways to win in other arenas. For investors, understanding how ICF adapts…
Imagine if your favorite sports team relied on just one player to win every game. If that player got hurt or made demands, the whole team would be in trouble. That’s a lot like how…
Imagine checking your report card and seeing all A’s—some companies just had their own “report card day,” and the results sent their stock prices on a wild ride. Investors pay close attention when big names…
Imagine you’re watching a school relay race where one superstar runner is carrying the whole team, while the others are struggling to keep up. That’s what happened in the stock market today, and it’s important…
Imagine checking your report card and seeing some grades higher than you hoped, but also a few surprises that make you rethink your study plan. That’s what investors saw after hours as several big companies…