The financial section lists stock prices at the markets' close the previous business day. The companies are alphabetically listed in columns. At the very top of each column is a table of abbreviations describing different aspects of the stock and its history. The numbers in each column reflect the corresponding companies' key information for that aspect of the stock. When there's a new high or low, it's indicated by an arrow pointing up or down in the margins.
Some papers print daily highs and lows, which are usually found on the opposite end of the table.
The company's name is listed here. Most papers will print the company's symbol next to the name. The cash value per share of the anticipated yearly dividend. Not all companies give out dividends. If yours does, just multiply the number of shares you own by the dividend value, and that's your take.