Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet program includes a Chart Wizard for making a variety of graphs from tabulated data. In some situations, as with scientific experiments, the data in one or both axes of ...

Calculating stock growth rates can be challenging and seem intimidating, especially with all the numbers and terminology getting thrown around. Every investor has a preferred way of calculating that ...

When creating a chart in Microsoft Excel, there may be a lot of extra white space surrounding the actual data. When printing or sharing the chart in other applications this can create a lot of ...

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Stock indexes like S&P 500 and Dow Jones track market trends, aiding in performance comparison. Sector-specific indexes gauge various industries, useful for targeted investment insights. Return on ...

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) ...