3 Month Stock Market Outlook A trade war with China, excessive interest rates, consumer switch to experiences rather than goods, and the continuation of the AI-driven US economy will likely permeate the investment scene going forward. xChina may be a bigger story now as the block on talk on China dumping picks up steam. And…
Google Finance: A Great Investment Tool Google Finance is a great place to see real time stock prices, conduct thorough research, and gain insight into stock portfolio performance to help you build better investment strategies. In this post, we take a closer look at why Google Finance should be an active and quick reference tool…
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Tips for Beginner Investors Investing in stocks isn’t a game anymore for millions of retail investors who open accounts in stock brokerages or individual retail investing websites. Self-directed investing is all the rage but many investors learn their is perils for those who don’t create a successful strategy. Trades are low cost now allowing higher…
Is This Year End Stock Market Rally Real? This week’s strong momentum was surprising but some gamblers really had a hunch where this market is headed. Did information leak out or are they just all on the ball? It was a sharp upturn. It does look real, but let’s have a look at what supports,…
Microchip Stocks – Semiconductors for the AI Era The AI boom began in 2021 but now in 2023, it’s just swinging into high gear. Stocks such as ASML, Nvidia, Intel, Super Micro Computer, Taiwan Semiconductor, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are leading the way in supplying the AI technology market with high-performance chips. These advanced chip sets…
Fast Stock Quotes Looking for quick stock quotes online? There are plenty of websites that offer live stock price quotes including Google Finance, Barchart, Yahoo Finance, and TradingView. It’s often wiser not to do research on your favorite trading platform because you’re likelier to make rash buy or sell decisions. Which is why Google Finance, Barchart,…
Top Stock Investing Websites For new stock market investing enthusiasts, such as self-directed investors, knowing how to invest in stocks, what to invest in, when to buy stocks, when to sell stocks, and where to find reliable, credible information isn’t a simple task. Even if we find an excellent stock prediction software or service, we…
Google Finance vs Yahoo Finance Two of the most handy, searched for, and quick stock market references are Yahoo Finance and Google Finance. For investors looking for today’s stock market stories, news, and latest stock quotes, these two are the two primary sites they access. There are other sources which provide extensive data such as…
Is Self-Managed Stock Trading a Wise Choice? When I worked for a large stock brokerage many years ago, stock trading was very different. There was no internet, no apps, no Youtube, Yahoo Finance, and information was controlled by stock brokers. I was blown away at the rich commissions the broker and the account managers made….