If a Forecasting Model Produces Forecast Errors (Residuals) That Are

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If a forecasting model produces forecast errors (residuals) that are negatively correlated, then we expect a negative residual to be followed by another negative residual to be followed by another negative residual and so forth.

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Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that divides a company's profit available to common shareholders by the average outstanding shares, indicating the company's profitability.

Price-Earnings Ratio

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Long-Term Liabilities

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Stockholders' Equity

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