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The Future of Finance with ChatGPT and Power BI

By : James Bryant, Aloke Mukherjee
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Book Image

The Future of Finance with ChatGPT and Power BI

2.5 (4)
By: James Bryant, Aloke Mukherjee

Overview of this book

In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, the combination of finance, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) heralds a new era of decision-making. Finance and data analytics along with AI can no longer be seen as separate disciplines and professionals have to be comfortable in both in order to be successful. This book combines finance concepts, visualizations through Power BI and the application of AI and ChatGPT to provide a more holistic perspective. After a brief introduction to finance and Power BI, you will begin with Tesla's data-driven financial tactics before moving to John Deere's AgTech strides, all through the lens of AI. Salesforce's adaptation to the AI revolution offers profound insights, while Moderna's navigation through the biotech frontier during the pandemic showcases the agility of AI-focused companies. Learn from Silicon Valley Bank's demise, and prepare for CrowdStrike's defensive maneuvers against cyber threats. With each chapter, you'll gain mastery over new investing ideas, Power BI tools, and integrate ChatGPT into your workflows. This book is an indispensable ally for anyone looking to thrive in the financial sector. By the end of this book, you'll be able to transform your approach to investing and trading by blending AI-driven analysis, data visualization, and real-world applications.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)
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Part 1: From Financial Fundamentals to Frontier Tech: Navigating the New Paradigms of Data, EVs, and AgTech
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Part 2: Pioneers and Protectors: AI Transformations in Software, Finance, Biotech, and Cybersecurity

Understanding financial ratios and metrics

Financial ratios and metrics are used to analyze and interpret financial statements, providing insights into a company’s performance, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency. Some key financial ratios and metrics include the following:

  • Liquidity ratios: These calculations evaluate a company’s capacity to fulfill its short-term financial commitments. Widely used liquidity ratios consist of the current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) and the quick ratio (current assets – inventory/current liabilities).
  • Profitability ratios: These metrics evaluate a business’s capacity to earn profits. Some examples are the gross profit margin (gross profit/revenue), operating margin (operating income/revenue), and net profit margin (net income/revenue).
  • Solvency ratios: These metrics analyze a firm’s capacity to handle long-term commitments and maintain financial stability. Key solvency metrics include...