Questions readers ask about Business News Analysis
Short answers to the questions readers ask most, taken from the pages on this site.
What is Business News Analysis?
Business News Analysis publishes plain-language explainers on how business and the economy work: what headline numbers measure, where they come from, and how to read them yourself, with links to the official sources. Read more
What topics does Business News Analysis cover?
8 coverage areas: business, small business, earnings, economy, finance, politics, real estate, energy. Read more
How many explainers are on the site?
10 explainers so far, including How to read a quarterly earnings report without getting lost; The jobs report, explained: payrolls, the unemployment rate and revisions; CPI vs PCE: why the US has two main inflation measures. Read more
How do I read a quarterly earnings report?
Revenue, margins, GAAP versus adjusted figures, diluted EPS and guidance: a step-by-step way to read a company's quarterly results. Read more
Where do the articles get their facts?
Each explainer is researched from official and primary sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve, the SEC and the Energy Information Administration, and lists those sources at the end. Drafts are prepared with the help of AI writing tools and checked against the cited sources before publication. Read more
Is Business News Analysis financial advice?
No. It is not a financial adviser, broker or bank, and nothing on the site is investment, legal, tax or accounting advice. For decisions about your own money or business, talk to a qualified professional. Read more
Who runs Business News Analysis?
It is an independent website that has been online since 2023 and was relaunched in 2026 as a clean, rebuilt site. Articles are published under the Business News Analysis desk byline. Read more
How is the site funded?
The site may show advertising served by Google. Advertisers have no say in what is written or what the articles say. Read more
How do I send a correction or contact Business News Analysis?
Send a message through the Business News Analysis Facebook page. Include the article title, the passage in question and, if possible, a source showing the correct information. Every correction request is checked against the underlying source. Read more