earnings quality

America's CFOs Admit: Lots of Companies Fudge Their Numbers

Investors, it turns out, you really can't trust the numbers you see in those quarterly reports: Researchers at Emory and Duke universities say that at any given time, about 20% of publicly traded firms are misrepresenting their earnings.

Decent Earnings Mask Weak Revenue Growth

As results roll in, earnings are beating expectations, but revenue growth is lackluster as the economy slows. So despite upbeat analysts, investors should be vigilant about earnings quality.

Slim sales mean plump corporate profits aren't built to last