| Cash Flow From Investing Activities |
 An item on the cash flow statement that reports the aggregate change in a company's cash position resulting from any gains (or losses) from investments in the financial markets and operating subsidiaries, and changes resulting from amounts spent on investments in capital assets such as plant and equipment.
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When analyzing a company's cash flow statement, it is important to consider each of the various sections which contribute to the overall change in cash position. In many cases, a firm may have negative overall cash flow for a given quarter, but if the company can generate positive cash flow from its business operations, the negative overall cash flow may be a result of heavy investment expenditures, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
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What Is A Cash Flow Statement? - Learn how the CFS relates to the balance sheet and income statement as a part of a company's financial reports.
The Essentials Of Cash Flow - Tune out the accounting noise and see whether a company is generating the stuff it needs to sustain itself.
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