The Financial Statements
Cash & Short-Term Investments
Money the company can reach quickly: cash in the bank plus short-term holdings such as Treasury bills that can be sold within months. It is the cushion that pays the bills when sales slow, and the first thing to check against the debt it owes. A large pile can also mean a company that has not found a good use for its money.
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