If looking at a 10-K (an annual report required by the SEC) or analyzing a cash-flow statement puts you to sleep, then you should consider using index funds instead.

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Getting a handle on a company's future health involves looking at it from all sides--the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.

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Center-Tainment on the other hand, has a market value of 130 million euros, and no known cash flow statement or profit and loss accounts to speak of.

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