Hyunsoo Rim is an editorial fellow at Forbes, covering breaking news with a focus on business and finance. She graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in journalism, specializing in business and economic reporting. Previously, Hyunsoo was an insurance
What’s An ROE?—With Winners And Losers
Return on equity measures how effectively management uses equity capital. But the metric has flaws.
Market Lessons: Price To Book, With 14 Cheap Stocks
A low price relative to book value used to signal a bargain. Nowadays it provides only a hint of value.
Market Lessons: 20 Companies With Fat Profit Margins
Some call it greed, some call it "quality of earnings." Net margins can go to extremes.
Home Furnishings Retailers Struggle As Fewer Houses Sell—From Williams-Sonoma To Wayfair To Home Depot
Major home furnishings retailers like Williams-Sonoma, Wayfair, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, all reported revenue drops in first-quarter sales, as high mortgage rates and sluggish home sales dampen demand for furnitures and home improvements.
Ralph Lauren Reveals Team USA's Uniforms For Paris 2024 Olympics
Team USA athletes will wear a single-breasted navy wool blazer with red and white tipping for the opening ceremony, while Ralph Lauren has designed new “Villagewear” for athletes to wear during their downtime.
Market Lessons: Understanding Dividend Potential—With 26 High-Yielding Stocks
Yield is defined as cash dividends paid over the past four quarters, divided by share price. For many investors, it is tied with the price/earnings ratio at the top of investors’ go-to list.
'Bridgerton' Regencycore Collaborations Thrive—From Pajamas To Teacups To Fragrances
The latest season of Bridgerton drove sales across fashion, beauty and home decor as lifestyle brands like Bath & Body Works, Williams Sonoma and Primark rolled out collaborations, riding the wave of Regencycore trend.
Housing Is In The Most—And Least—Demand In These Cities Right Now
Housing markets on parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast are cooling faster than anywhere else in the U.S., while upstate New York is heating up due to rising demand for affordability.
Work-From-Home Levels Reach Lowest Since 2020—But Remote Work Still Dominates These Industries
The percentage of paid days worked from home in the U.S. dipped to 27% in May, following a consistent decline since mid-2022, according to WFH Research.
Market Lessons: Understanding The Price/Earnings Ratio—With 12 Cheap Stocks
How is the P/E ratio defined and why does it matter? How high or low does it have to be to make a stock stand out?