Understanding Business Quarters and Why They Matter

by Michelle Lodge My interest in the world of finance started during my tween years. My entrepreneurial family would tune into the closing stock report every weekday. Terms like fiscal quarters, dividends, and year-over-year growth were tossed around the dinner table in response to the news. Years later, I became a business reporter. Now, my life is structured around fiscal quarters, reporting on company performance at each quarter’s end. Here’s what I’ve learned about quarters in the financial world and my experience covering company performance for years. Table of Contents What Are Business Quarters? Why Business Quarters Matter Fiscal Quarters…

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