A '''financial analyst''' is a specialist responsible for the assessment of the viability, stability and profitability of a business, sub-business or project to recommending either purchasing, selling or holding various [[stock]]s. Simply put, financial analysts are hired by [[shareholders]] to study and assess the value and financial performance of companies. | A '''financial analyst''' is a specialist responsible for the assessment of the viability, stability and profitability of a business, sub-business or project to recommending either purchasing, selling or holding various [[stock]]s. Simply put, financial analysts are hired by [[shareholders]] to study and assess the value and financial performance of companies. |