Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

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 ...

Nobody has a crystal ball to tell the future, but a well-thought out pro forma can help you project to the best of your ability and explore different scenarios. A pro forma is simply a financial ...

Often used in two ways. First, pro forma earnings refers to projections of earnings. This is often used internally or on a road show for an IPO. Second, it refers to a way of reporting earnings that ...

Investors have received an early holiday present from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under its new chief, Harvey Pitt , the commission just issued a pointed reminder that "pro forma" earnings ...