Financial statement analysis – the analysis of the accounts and the economic prospects of a firm Fundamental analysis – a stock valuation method that uses financial analysis Technical analysis – the study of price action in securities markets in order to forecast future prices Business analysis – involves identifying the needs and determining the solutions to business problems Price analysis – involves the breakdown of a price to a unit figure Market analysis – consists of suppliers and customers, and price is determined by the interaction of supply and demand Opportunity analysis – consists of customers trends within the industry, customer demand and experience determine purchasing behavior