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By Anthony GreenJan 4, 20081 topic

Learn How Economics Affects Stocks

Economics. Double ugh! No, you aren’t required to understand “the inelasticity of demand aggregates” or “marginal utility”. But a working knowledge of basic economics is crucial to your success and proficiency as a stock investor. The stock market and the economy are joined at the hip. The good (or bad) things that happen to one have a direct effect on the other.nnGetting the hang of the basic conceptsnnAlas, many investors get lost on basic econ

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By Anthony GreenFeb 5, 20081 topic

Secrets of Stock Investing

Invest in quality businesses, not stock symbolsnnFor most people investing in a stock is little more than watching the trail left by the stock symbol as its price wanders along some drunken path. They know that the symbol is associated with a company while not being too sure what is expected of this company to ensure that its share price will rise. It is a case of let’s sit back and hope for the best.nnThen there are others who deliberately do not want to know anything

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By Anthony GreenJan 28, 20081 topic

The Market Is As The Market Does

To be highly accurate in any pursuit, you have to carefully observe and analyze the object at hand. The stock market is no different. The idea may seem simple enough, but even with their hard-earned money on the line, you'd be surprised at how often people argue with the facts that are right in front of them. Many investors are sometimes misled by the shouting of opinions and prognostications. Listening to opinions about the market is one of the riskiest things you can do as

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By Anthony GreenDec 27, 20071 topic

Learn To Invest In The Stock Market

Stocks, in general, are best suited for long-term goals such as these:nn_Achieving financial independence (think retirement funding)nn_Paying for future college costsnn_Paying for any long-term expenditure or projectnnSome categories of stock (such as conservative or blue-chip) may be suitable for intermediate-term financial goals. If, for example, you will retire four years from now, conservative stocks are appropriate. If you’re optimistic about the stock market and c

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By Anthony GreenJan 1, 20081 topic

Sharpening Your Investment Skills

Investors who analyze the company can better judge the value of the stock and profit from buying and selling it. Your greatest asset in stock investing is knowledge (and a little common sense). To succeed in the world of stock investing, keep in mind these key success factors:nn- Analyze yourself. What do you want to accomplish with your stock investing? What are your investment goals? nn- Know where to get information. The decisions you make about your money and what stocks

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By Anthony GreenDec 28, 20071 topic

Tips From Insider Selling

Insider buying either bodes well for the stock or is a neutral event at worst. Insider stock buying is rarely a negative event. But how about insider selling? When an insider sells his stock, the event can either be neutral or negative. Insider selling is usually a little tougher to figure out because insiders may have many different motivations to sell stock that have nothing to do with the company’s future prospects. nnJust because the president of the company is sell

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By Anthony GreenDec 30, 20071 topic

Knowing How To Pick Winners

Once you get past the basics, you can get to the “meat” of stock picking. Successful stock picking is not mysterious, but it does take some time, effort, and analysis. It’s worth it since stocks are a convenient and important part of most investors’ portfolios. nnRecognizing stock valuennImagine that you like eggs and you’re willing to buy them at the grocery store. In this example, the eggs are like companies, and the prices represent the prices

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By Anthony GreenJan 29, 20081 topic

Behavior Of The Better-Quality Stocks

Leaders And DowntrendsnnWhen a severe correction hits the market, the biggest leaders tend to drop the most. For one, they have the most gains to lose. Many of the strongest stocks that drove the Nasdaq to a peak of 5132 in March of 2000 fell 90% below their highs. While the major averages were selling off in heavier volume, leading stocks were simultaneously breaking down, a clear sign some institutions were selling and the market was turning south. After a long market advan

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By Anthony GreenDec 28, 20071 topic

Matching Stocks And Strategies With Your Goals

Various stocks are out there, as well as various investment approaches. The key to success in the stock market is matching the right kind of stock with the right kind of investment situation. You have to choose the stock and the approach that match your goals. Before investing in a stock, ask yourself, “When do I want to reach my financial goal?” Stocks are a means to an end. Your job is to figure out what that end is or, more importantly, when it is. Do you want

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