While there are a host of valuation metrics, the first to cross one’s mind is the price-to-earnings ratio. However, in the case of loss-making companies, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is negative.

For example, the recent RITM share price of $11.60 represents a price-to-book ratio of 0.9 and an annual dividend yield of 8.62% — by comparison, the average stock in Dividend Channel's coverage ...

Here are 8 of the best books. 1.The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by Jack Bogle Jack Bogle, a founder of The Vanguard Group, has a simple message with respect to trading in the stock market.