Wanna know why stock prices move?

[the Cardinal]

One of the better explanations you'll ever read:
Why Stock Prices Move - Yahoo! News

To repeat myself: If you are interested in learning about stocks and investing, as well as seeking some independent (but free) investment advice, check out the Motley Fool. Although they offer a variety of products for sale, the information that you can obtain for free is more than enough for typical investors and potential investors alike.

This has been an unpaid, unbiased Public Service Announcement from the "Bodybuilders Can Be More Than Meatheats" Association.

 

[RenegadeRows]

I've thought about getting into it. The route I would take would be a stock broker. The market seems like it needs total immersion if you want to understand and actually earn money. Cool read though, thanks!

 

[Mrs. Gimpy!]

im still in the middle of reading the four pillars of building a portfolio....... great book so far. i've learned so much. finances is a continous lifelong journey. i love it all though.

 

[fatbasturd]

this is a virtual game i'm playing on another forum
Virtual Stock Exchange - Home

kinda fun because your trading fake money but dealing with the real market

 

[size]

One thing that is missing from that article is expectations eventhough it is alluded to. Expectations drive markets and can even create markets. In my opinion, this is an important aspect to recognize.
Another thing to consider is that financial markets are more representative of a global macroeconomy in today's markets than in the past.

 

[Mrs. Gimpy!]

this is a virtual game i'm playing on another forum
Virtual Stock Exchange - Home

kinda fun because your trading fake money but dealing with the real market

a better simulator is the one at www.simulator.investopedia.com

 

[CROWLER]

By the time my chauffer has heard about a hot stock tip I have already bought it, sold it and made my profit

Actually it is all just legal gambling


CROWLER