Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Retained earnings are the percentage of business profits not distributed to shareholders, to corporate investors or to vendors as part of continuing financial obligations. A successful business with a ...

Retained earnings are an important part of any business's financial picture. Over the course of a year, retained earnings will increase and decrease. These fluctuations will be due primarily to one of ...