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The Stock Market – How Does It Work

In the United States there are several different stock exchanges. The best known one is the so called “Wall Street” or New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The NYSE is a physical marketplace. That means that all orders to buy or sell stocks are directed to a person who then matches these orders for an execution. The second best known stock exchange is the NASDAQ. The NASDAQ is a virtual market place, that means there are no specialists but only market makers and electronic communication networks. All orders are matched 100% electronically.

Stocks – Getting Started in the Market

So you’ve accepted a lucrative position at another company within your industry. Perhaps you’re in the middle of a career change. Your 401(k) is probably your most important investment in regards to retirement savings. Don’t let it get lost in the shuffle when a change in your professional life comes along.

Sony: Will PS3 Save this Company?

With the recent announcement that Sony (SNE) will delay its PS3 launch in Europe, a similar reaction should be based in your mind of whether to buy or sell your shares of this company. With such a shaky corporation in terms of announcing favorable information, the confidence in buying shares of Sony has dropped as shown by its stock the past few months. With the added problems of having the major laptop producers having to recall the specific Sony brand batteries, such a situation does not pose well for this corporation and its shareholders.

SPX: Pullback and Consolidation

Short-term S&P 500 forecast.

Stock Investing – Why Controlling Losses and Managing Risk Are So Important

Portfolio management is largely about managing risk. Warren Buffett said, ”The first rule is not to lose. The second rule is not to forget the first rule.

Dow Flirts With New High Six Years On

As the Dow flirts with a new high (and the financial media tests everyone’s patience), it’s worth remembering how far the average investor has fallen and why.

Apple: Is it Really a Better Stock to Buy than Microsoft?

Is Apple really going to do better than Microsoft? The answer may surprise you.

Successful Options Trading Strategies

When it comes to giving people the hope of becoming a millionaire overnight, the stock market excels. Every day we see evidence of stocks that have flown upwards as if they had wings, providing investors with a windfall of profits. It’s inevitable that catching one of those stocks just before it takes off is an exciting possibility, inspiring the beginning trader to take the plunge.

The Fascination with Fantasy Stock Markets – Why We Play The Game Instead Of Investing

Fantasy stock markets and stock market simulators – why spend time playing games when you can go to any broker online and spend your money investing in what you really want to invest in? There must be a reason why there are so many stock market simulators out there – let’s take a look…

What To Do When The Market Is In A Rally Mode

When investors get rocked and lose money, it will take a while before they want to buy speculative stocks again. But there will be a time when they will again and that will be the time to move back into the “periphery” stocks.