SPX 1,350 or 1,150?

Possible big stock market moves within two months.

Two Ways to Protect Yourself From Rising Interest Rates

Two types of mutual funds that might give some protection to your investment portfolio if interest rates increase.

Online Stock Trading

More and more people are trading stocks online each year because of various reasons, one of which is that in online stock trading, there is no need for a personal broker or a middleman. Therefore, this eliminates costs since most brokers charge high stock trading fees and commissions which are not worth it for people who are only selling or buying in small deals.

Microsoft: The End of an Era?

Is Microsoft on the decline? Should you sell your shares? Should you even buy at all? Read and find out about America's prized corporation.

Stock Research Tools

If you are interested in doing stock research, among the first necessary steps to take is to understand the basics of the market, stock exchange activity, stocks and the dynamics of the trade. Then, make use of research tools that will facilitate and simplify your work. The Internet has made researching information on companies very easy. You don’t need software to access a lot of valuable information, but many investors find software programs are better for organizational tasks and help with more detailed research and analysis. You can spend as much as thousand of dollars to as little as nothing (some programs are free) on stock software. Computers have become an indispensable partner in the world today, so it is no wonder that stock researchers use the computer to track their investments, update their portfolios and analysis and interpret their results.

Short Term Stock Picks

Short term in the stock market scenario is defined as the immediate 1 or 2 trading days. Short term stock picks are securities that will trade well in the immediate future. The easiest way to reap maximum profits in the stock market is to identify stocks with momentum and invest in them wisely. The best short term stock picks have been seen to rise more than 10 % within a single day. For an investor to hazard a guess regarding short stock picks is much like a game of chance. It is better to take the advice of expert stock analysts on this matter.

A New Rival for EBay? Should this Interest You?

A new company has emerged as a legitimate competitor to EBay. Should this call for a new place in your portfolio? Read and find out.

Mutual Fund Alternatives – Get Better Gains With Low Risk As Stockmarkets Fall

As oil prices climb economic growth slows and stocks become volatile. Add in problems in the Middle East and the terrorist threat and the outlook for your mutual funds could be very bleak. So what mutual fund alternatives are there that can produce strong gains with low downside risk?

Are You Looking to Buy Stocks?

Investing for the future is important if you ever plan to retire. One form of investment is buying stocks in corporations. Stocks represent a portion of a company, so when you buy stocks, you are essentially buying into the company. You can benefit from any profits it makes, but you can also lose money if the company’s performance, or the market as a whole, goes down.

Looking for Easy Money? Wall Street's Secret: CHDT.OB

While you may be saying to yourself after reading the title that CHDT.OB (China Direct Trading), is an over-the-counter equity, the truth is that a lot of reward can come to individuals who take such a risk.

A Beginners Guide To Trading Stock Online

Would you like to buy and sell shares but don't know where to start? Don't know your bid from your offer? This article will enlighten you on beginning to trade online.

Microsoft Buy Back through Dutch Auction - How It Will Influence Microsoft Share

Historically once the company starts buying back, the prices of the shares rises as investors believe that the company has something in tank. Personally I believe that the range is on the lower side as Microsoft share is already been traded at $24 (1st August, 2006) and shareholders have a very low incentive to sell their holding in the company.

Inflation? Buy Inelastic Stocks

While some investors may argue that when dealing with equities it is important to diversify your portfolio in different sectors combating one another so you do not obtain high capital losses. While the statement may be true in times of volatility, during inflationary periods such as the one that is cautiously approaching and worrying the Federal Reserve, I would recommend avoiding such mutual fund tactics and encourage the purchasing of inelastic stocks.

What Constitutes An Ideal Investment: Part Three

When it comes to stocks and shares, do you know what to look out for in an Ideal investment? Find out the ideal conditions that constitute a good investment.

What Constitutes An Ideal Investment: Part One

When it comes to stocks and shares, do you know what to look out for in an Ideal investment? Find out the ideal conditions that constitute a good investment.