The Beauty of Stocks

An introduction of stocks (equities) as a core asset class and why any long-term investors should embrace them when building their investment portfolios.

Ideas on Telecommunications Stocks - Still a Good Investment?

An in-depth analysis of the investment cycle of Telecommunications sector and whether the industry as a whole presents attractive investment opportunities in the near term.

Considering a Financial Advisor for Your Investments

When it comes to investing money in the stock market, most people assume that they must have a professional handle it for them. This works for many people, while others are able to do a perfect job on their own.

A Short Term Buy: Air T Incorporated

As the holiday season approaches with the price of crude oil remaining relatively low juxtaposed to prices reported last year, such may be a good opportunity to purchase shares of transportation companies in attempt to gain some extra profit from the unexpected support of this dependent commodity. While I am typically not in favor of purchasing any shares in industries where too much is holding on dependent factors, in the case for Air T Incorporated (AIRT), I believe there is a chance to accumulate a nice sum of capital gains come spring time.

An Amazing Investment Opportunity North of the Border?

As my articles typically contain equities that both manufacture and obtain most of their earnings in the United States, by some careful examination, I have found an amazing investing opportunity north of the border that is too lucrative to pass up. By purchasing shares of this company, not only will you, as an investor, expect to receive long term growth appreciation to your capital, but solid short term returns as well.

When Should You Sell?

When it comes to the stock market, buying is easier than selling. One of the hardest things to do is know when you should sell.

Mutual Fund Investing Basics

Do you want to learn more about investing in mutual funds? Are you unsure how mutual funds work and what they are? The following article will help you better understand the world of mutual fund investing.

What Is Options Trading?

If you've been trading stocks for a while and want to do something a little more speculative, then maybe options trading is for you. At a very basic level, an option traded on the stock exchange means 'a right'. So an options trade involves giving someone the right to buy or sell a certain stock at a certain price by a specific time.

When To Trade

Sometimes its necessary might a rapid decision whether to buy or sell a stock. Look for the following indicators to help guide you.

Stock Tips

There are numerous services on the internet that provide discussions about specific stocks. The intention of these boards is to provide a forum where people can exchange information and rumors about a company in order to educate themselves.

Can You Invest On Your Own

There are many people that spend their lives studying the stock market. After all, stocks are a complicated investment and the market seems to actually be alive as it is constantly changing.

Is it Viable to Buy Shares of Viacom?

With earnings results just a little more than a week away, many traders are anxiously awaiting how the television giant, Viacom (VIA), will perform. Recently put into the publicly exchanged market, Viacom has not done that well relative to many of its competitors, year to date. However, if there is any indication of how powerful earnings are this recent quarter, there may be a surprise for fellow Viacom owners awaiting a strong result to boost shares of this company to a more respectable level.

Stock Market Update: October 23, 2006

With the Dow breaking out over the key 12,000 mark the time has come to determine the health of the overall markets. In performing this analysis it is important to also evaluate other indices such as the NASDAQ and the S&P 500.

Beginner Day Trading Tips for Success

Why is it that some people are successful in trading the markets? And some people fail?

Scalp Trading by Day Traders

Scalp Traders look to take advantage of very short term trading opportunities. By entering and exiting a trade within a minute or two, develops confidence for the beginner trader, trading consistently without fear and without big drawdowns.