Earnings Season is when lots of companies release their earnings reports around the same time.
Think of it like the NBA or NFL playoffs, but for stocks 🌟
Unlike sports playoffs, earnings season happens four times a year, typically in January, April, July, and October, right around the end of each quarter. 🗓️
When one big company like Apple or Microsoft reports great earnings, it can boost investor confidence in similar companies in the industry. 📈
Meanwhile, if a major company's earnings disappoint, it might make investors cautious about others in the same industry – or even the stock market as a whole. 📉
It's a ripple effect – one company's results can often impact the stock prices of other companies 🎲
Earnings season can bring market volatility, with lots of ups and downs in stock prices as investors react to the news that comes out every day. 🎢
As an investor, it’s important to stay informed, pay attention to earnings reports from your stocks, and watch market trends closely. 👀
But if you believe in the fundamentals of a company and its future potential, don’t get too distracted by the hype of earnings season...
Just focus on investing in great companies you believe in! 💪
You can view a schedule of both upcoming and past earnings reports for companies you own or follow with our Earnings Calendar feature!