Investing in the Stock Market Mar 20, 2009
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Nigerians count losses to capital market crisis Mar 18, 2009
Mayowa Omodele, an undergraduate in one of the nation's universities, may forever regret investing in the stock market, with his first-ever income. Omodele, who realised N100,000 during his industrial training with one of the companies in Lagos, offloaded the whole amount on stocks. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Investors find real estate gold in... Mar 18, 2009
Many of them are looking for alternatives to investing in the stock market. Many homes are sold to investors for around $35,000 after they have been renovated. (CNN -- Law)
Stay the course is grating on investors Mar 6, 2009
Their dark mood is compounded by financial advisers and investment company leaders repeatedly telling clients that investing in the stock market offers long-term returns that beat practically all other options. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Obama should heed the stock market Mar 5, 2009
He does not seem to be concerned about the more than half of the American public who own stocks and bonds: Americans who were not looking for a government handout and took personal responsibility for their retirements by investing in the stock market. Many of these people have seen their retirements disappear after a lifetime of hard work and savings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Syria takes cautiouspath on stocks Feb 24, 2009
Mohammad Samman, a 50-year-old businessman in Damascus, said he was concerned that "the bankruptcies that have hit many small investors in other Arab countries like Dubai make many here fearful of investing in the stock market, especially since there's a lack of expertise in this sector in Syria". DSE chairman Shalah insists the stock exchange will not be affected by trouble in the Gulf markets as it has not been exposed to risk through investments in foreign funds. (Asia Times Online)
It will happen Feb 19, 2009
The Economist doesn't go so far as to agree with me that this stupid theory that "all probabilities are always normally distributed, even over the long-term" is ridiculous, and which is even stupider than thinking that "investing in the stock market is the same as saving", which, along with the tragic concept of "everlasting love", are the three stupidest things I have ever heard of in all my years on this planet you call Earth. Well, let's not forget the other stupidity that brought Black,... (Asia Times Online)
High school students go virtual Feb 19, 2009
Accordingly, he said the VHS course listing includes mainstays such as AP Calculus, AP Literature and AP Biology, but also elective courses such as American Popular Music, Investing in the Stock Market, Nuclear Physics, World War II through the eyes of Dr. Seuss, and, last but not least, Ghoulies, Ghosties and Long-Legged Beasties. Sandra Hannon, who serves as the site coordinator for the VHS program at MHS, said that such alternative offerings cater to the self-motivated student who wants to... (Beacon Villager, MA)
* Hard times force investors to flee from technology start-ups Feb 8, 2009
Investing in the stock market smells to me like a much better opportunity than investing in the friend of a friend who wants to open a green Chuck E. Cheese restaurant or software to let people choose their dental implants, Martin said. Those could be great ideas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New Lists of Leads Added to Directmailinvestorlists.com Including Whispers on Wall Street Feb 8, 2009
Informed potential investors who have expressed an avid interest in investing in the stock market. Webber Global Opportunities Report 2,400 Actives Subscribers to the former newsletter, Inside Biotech, edited by Chris Weber. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Is patience a virtue? Mar 18, 2008
Question: Some people say that, when investing in the stock market, it is fruitless to time the markets and that once you have invested you should stay the course. Others say that timing is everything and that you should carefully decide when to exit and re-enter, because otherwise you risk losing a lot of money. (iAfrica.com)
Nonprofit links sustainability to stock investment portfolio Mar 7, 2008
Investing in the stock market is a means of sustainability for the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier. Since shifting away from a money market account nearly five years, the group has maintained a portfolio of stocks - half of which are connected to local interests, such as , and - that consistently outperforms the standard measurement and allows the group to fulfill its goal of becoming a self-sustaining not-for-profit. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Want to get rich?| Mar 5, 2008
There's a huge difference between the gains (and losses) you can make by investing in the stock market, when compared to returns from a savings account at a bank. When you put your money in a bank account, you loan the money to a bank for a fixed return. (iAfrica.com)
Dickinson students tackle global warming through game (with video) Feb 3, 2008
Investing in the stock market, reducing carbon levels and losing or misplacing billions of dollars was all just another part of the game for Dickinson College students on Saturday. Four groups of students finished the college s National Symposium on Global Warming with the Climate Change Game, working as corporations, governments and individuals to affect climate change and reduce carbon emission from their respective organizations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Make more bread Feb 1, 2008
You would have made more money investing in a loaf of bread the past year than by investing in the stock market. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index gained 5. (USA Today -- Money)
A state of uncertainty Jan 30, 2008
"Students are probably not investing in the stock market, and they aren't homeowners, but they're still worried about the economy," she said. "They're concerned with, 'Will there be job opportunities when I graduate?' 'Will the economy be growing or shrinking?'". (Daily Orange, NY)
* Ma vows to eliminate corruption Jan 19, 2008
When asked whether or not he would prohibit his family members from buying and selling stocks if elected president, Ma said investing in the stock market was a normal economic activity as long as no insider trading was involved. Vowing to show his "political will" to fight corruptions if elected, Ma said he would make his government a transparent one and protect the independence and neutrality of judicial and control organizations, the Central Election Commission and the National Communications... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jessica book sales fall short Jan 14, 2008
If you are investing in the stock market, you are probably very nervous, maybe even depressed. The market is ugly. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Issue of pensions looms for lawmakers Jan 3, 2008
The proposed change would have converted future employees' retirement plans from defined benefits to a hybrid version that included investing in the stock market. It's uncertain whether Gov. Steve Beshear will focus more energy on the matter. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Georgia wins money game Dec 31, 2007
Hawaii, well, it is Ms. Huffinpuff's seventh-grade social studies class trying to scrape up 10 bucks for this week's lesson on investing in the stock market. MORE SUGAR BOWL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
De-Stress for Success Dec 7, 2007
Investing in the stock market is pretty much a zero-sum game: You're either winning or losing. More stress-inducing is the market's volatility in the morning you're up a few million and by lunchtime you could be out that and more. (SmartMoney)
Grim ThanksgivingThe Americans trying to stay cheerful despite financial woes Nov 23, 2007
I've been investing in the stock market and moved money last year into precious metals and energy. They're both doing very well. (BBC News -- Business)
Corporate actions and their effects Nov 22, 2007
INVESTING in the stock market is more than buying stocks when the price is low and selling when the price is high. The number of shares you hold can increase or decrease when companies that issue these shares undertake a corporate action. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Africa: Rising Foreign Interest to Spur Capital Markets Nov 16, 2007
In countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, SA, Egypt, Ghana, and Botswana, more and more non-commercial bank investors are investing in the stock market. To maintain the interest in the capital markets, players are calling for governments to maintain low and stable interest rates, low level of inflation, and stable and sustainable exchange rates. (allAfrica.com)
The key to Web research: knowing what to ignore Nov 1, 2007
The site makes no pretensions about its limited purpose as "one of the investing tools in your arsenal for wise investing in the stock market," as its disclaimer reads. StockChase reports only on what is discussed by individuals who appear on business television shows, mainly on Business News Network. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Don't Try to Beat the Market Oct 28, 2007
Investing in the stock market is for everyone -- but picking stocks isn't. Warning: We're going to be bluntDon't try to beat the market if you have neither the time nor the interest to pursue the reading, research, and judgment that stock and fund investing requires. (MSNBC -- Business)
Danville man leaves $50 million trust for education, charity Oct 24, 2007
Emerson's success in investing in the stock market was driven by his own extensive personal research, not relying solely on someone else's investment advice. Sports nut. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Bursa online game draws 30,000 players Oct 10, 2007
She also said the 20-29 age group represented less than 10% of those investing in the stock market and the youngsters needed more knowledge to invest. BURSA : [] [] BURSA-CA. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Making Money From Growth Stocks Sep 30, 2007
It s no secret that investing in the stock market is a risky business. But it s not like going to a casino and putting all your money on red. (Suite101.com)
Sixth Graders Take on Wall Street Sep 13, 2007
Despite the growth of the black middle class, the percentage of affluent blacks investing in the stock market is actually falling, while such investment by their white peers remains steady. That's partly because blacks have historically relied on real estate as a primary wealth builder. (Time.com)
Bursa optimistic on prospects for second half Aug 29, 2007
The advertisement is expected to create awareness and reach out to the targeted group to consider investing in the stock market while the online game would engage and educate the young investors. Yusli said the programme was not an one-off effort, instead it would be the first phase of an educational campaign that would last three to five years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Minority scores lag on teaching test Aug 19, 2007
Some minority teachers have criticized the test for containing culturally biased questions such as readings about investing in the stock market and ancient literature that white, middle-class applicants and those with liberal arts college backgrounds more readily identify with. Many minority teachers in urban school systems began their education careers as teacher aides or parent volunteers, and earned their education degrees at night and during summer courses in local colleges. (Boston Globe)
How a credit crunch could squeeze the state Aug 12, 2007
"It's part of investing in the stock market,". Nan Sabel, a certified financial planner at Women's Financial Network in Bedford, gives her clients similar advice, but the wild swings are nonetheless nerve-racking, she said. (Boston Globe)
If Wuthering Heights is a love story, Hamlet is a sitcom Aug 11, 2007
For instance, try to get your head around the fact that the real Emily Bronte was good at investing in the stock market. Not only that, but she invested her own and her sisters' money in railway shares - the dotcom stocks equivalent of the 1840s - and managed the investment attentively. (Guardian Unlimited)
How To Value Companies, Part One Aug 6, 2007
So you have decided that you want to try your hand at investing in the stock market, therefore investing in companies. Perhaps the most basic question a stock market investor needs to be able to ask is 'how much. (Sky News)
Strictly Investing -- The Secret Of Success Aug 2, 2007
When I started investing in the stock market, I thought, "This is easy. I simply buy shares that are cheap." Fast bucks made in the 1990s privatisations convinced me I was infallible. Unfortunately I hadn't nailed down what 'cheap' was -- I relied on intuition. (Sky News)
Three Golden Rules Of Investing Aug 2, 2007
Those investors were devastated by the crash, and the types of losses that they endured reinforce the message that you can lose a fortune by investing in the stock market. These types of investors, however, really didn't invest in the stock market (if you define the stock market as a broad market represented by many different types of companies, or liken it to an index like the S. They speculated in some companies specializing in technology, or in mutual funds that speculated on tech companies. (Forbes)
Price earnings what? Jul 31, 2007
Question: I have started investing in the stock market and am just learning all the jargon. How do I interpret the PE ratio and how do I figure the PEG ratio (PE in relation to growth). (iAfrica.com)
Bob Brinker is Bullish July 2007 Jul 30, 2007
"Well lots going on in the world of finance, lots to talk about. We've seen about a 6% correction in the stock market, in terms of the Total Stock Market Index and the S&P 500 Index. And of course, if you are a listener to Moneytalk, you are well aware that short-term corrections are a normal part of investing in the stock market." Read all of what he said in post #1371. Brinker continued. (Suite101.com)
Avoid shares?| Jul 24, 2007
What is the best way of investing without investing in the stock market ... But you need to note that if you invest in a retirement annuity or a savings policy, the money is actually placed in the stock market so you are investing in the stock market whether you like it or not. (iAfrica.com)
How's Business: For stocks, it's earnings Jul 20, 2007
So How's Business regarding investing in the stock market. Remember, however, that the federal government is unlikely to default on its bonds. (Astoria Times, NY)
Beijings cooling process begins Jul 6, 2007
In the first few months of this year, mainland China witnessed an unprecedented fervour for investing in the stock market. Long queues were seen outside brokerage houses in the main cities, as a new generation of investors rushed to put some of their savings into equities. (FT.com -- Markets)
Interest-Bearing Products to Skip Jun 29, 2007
"For the long-term horizon, the difference between investing in the stock market vs. EE bonds on average is tremendous, especially for a parent with a young child," says certified financial planner Michael Boone of Bellevue, Wash. "The parent can invest less money with a 529 plan because of the higher rate of return. The investments not the parent do the heavier lifting.". (SmartMoney)
China's school children take stock Jun 24, 2007
With the rapid expansion of China's economy, many see investing in the stock market as a safe bet. Not all of them understand that the market, especially one as volatile as China's stock market, can go down as well as up. (Aljazeera.Net)
LJ Blinks First Jun 17, 2007
If Larry Johnson wants to see that kind of money in his lifetime, hed best start investing in the stock market. to read the rest of this story. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Slim times on horizon for McMansion mania Jun 12, 2007
"There is a definite decline in those homes, but are they on their way out? No. This happens often as the housing market goes up and down. They are not on their way out; they have slowed down with the whole housing market,'' he says. In recent years, McMansions also became an attractive alternative to investing in the stock market. "We know that, beginning right around the latter part of 2003 and 2004, there was a fairly dramatic increase in the number of people who bought real estate as an... (Orlando Sentinel)
Great Investments for the Next Downturn Jun 10, 2007
Never fearThat's hardly adequate compensation for the risk you assume when investing in the stock market, but there's a common-sense way to navigate a sell-off without stuffing your money under a mattress: actively managed mutual funds. With a stock-picker-in-chief at the helm, an active fund -- unlike an index tracker -- can dodge bullets, preserving your nest egg so that when the market's upswing begins anew, you'll have a bigger pile of loot for the miracle of compound interest to work its... (MSNBC -- Business)
Perfect Timing Jun 4, 2007
For a start, I'm investing in the stock market sums of money that are far too small to invest in their own right. As well as the taxed earnings from a second job, the savings account also receives the contents of a 'penny jar' into which I chuck loose coins, a few pounds here and there from selling unwanted possessions -- any small sum of money that I can squirrel away, in fact. (Sky News)
Traders be warned: Analyst May 31, 2007
Wei warned new investors to be careful when investing in the stock market. He cited the results of a recent survey by ChinaHR.com, a Web-based headhunting company, which found that most of the white-collar workers who have tried to get a piece of the currently bullish market had little or no knowledge about stock trading. (People's Daily Online, China)
Property Versus Shares May 23, 2007
Habitual readers of my Fool articles will know that I am something of an enthusiast when it comes to investing in the stock market. I've been buying shares for around 20 years and it is the source of much of my personal wealth. (Sky News)
Banking on ChinaForeign banks lured by prospect of 600 million customers May 21, 2007
She has been investing in the stock market from the 1990s, but got disillusioned when she discovered that company bosses were telling lies about their company's performance ... Mrs Ma says that when she started investing in the stock market, her husband did not approve, but now he has changed his mind. (BBC News -- Business)
Ghana's Untapped Potential May 18, 2007
Ghanaians must be encouraged to develop interest in investing in the Stock Market. Government should launch a massive public education campaign to raise awareness and sensitize Ghanaians about the potential benefits of investing in the Stock Market, as opposed to investing in short term money market instruments like treasury bills, certificates of deposits , and low yielding savings accounts. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Personal finance chat with Kathy M. Kristof May 18, 2007
0 makrous: I am attracted to the idea of investing in the stock market. I've never done this before how would you recomend to start. (Los Angeles Times)
Friday Mail Bag May 12, 2007
Otherwise, I'd be investing in the stock market if I could predict the future. What I do, in the part time essence that I cover basketball recruiting is three things. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tips to harvest rich stocks your own way May 8, 2007
He started investing in the stock market three years ago, with the help of mutual funds ... After he started reading articles on investing in the stock market in newspapers and periodicals, he thinks he should start investing directly in the stock market. (India Times)
Wannabe CEOs plunge into stock market May 7, 2007
It s no wonder, therefore, that during their stay at B-schools and aeons before they get placed with salaries that turn the rest of the job-doing and job-seeking fraternity turn green with envy, these youngsters try their hand the best way they can at investing in the stock market the cauldron where corporate worth is eventually put to the acid test. Not all invest surely, but many B-schoolers do; that is, if they have the money to invest. (India Times)
Personal Savings Rate Numbers Cause for Concern, According to ShareBuilder CEO May 1, 2007
About ShareBuilder ShareBuilder ) is an online brokerage dedicated and designed to make investing in the stock market easy for long-term investors. ShareBuilder does not require any account or investment minimums, offers low fees on transactions and automatic, dollar-based investing programs. (PR Newswire)
Opinions vary about health of Chinese stock markets May 1, 2007
Fan Fuchun, vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the stock market regulator, warned an investor forum over the weekend: There are risks investing in the stock market and you should think carefully before entering. Regulators have been increasingly warning about insider trading and other forms of market manipulation, which could foreshadow a deeper crackdown. (FT.com -- Markets)
Experts: Ride the stock market wave Apr 27, 2007
April 26, 2007, 10:03 PM EDT Now you know why investing in the stock market is like riding a roller coaster. Less than two months ago, some investors were panicking because the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 416 points in one day, falling to 12,216. (Newsday)
Dow Rise Good For Cash-out Apr 22, 2007
April 22, 2007 -- When it comes to investing in the stock market, it's often good to do what feels worst. With the Dow bounding toward 13,000, that might mean selling some stocks, rather than plowing more money into the market, personal finance pros say. (New York Post -- Business)
Sunday Business Apr 22, 2007
Business - New York Post Online Edition. Sunday, April 22, 2007 Last Update: 06:55 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Business)
April's Most Dangerous Stocks Apr 14, 2007
Taking risk is undoubtedly a hallmark of investing in the stock market. But some risks are not worth the limited rewards they offer. (Forbes)
What's your experience as a home buyer? Mar 28, 2007
I'm still holding out for a few years yet while i make my great returns by investing in the stock market. Posted by: anthony at March 28, 2007 10:54 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Warren Buffett offers sage advice to LeBron James Mar 26, 2007
James, who has said his goal is to be the world's first billionaire athlete, has already started building a global brand while investing in the stock market and real estate. He told me to trust my gut because it always kind of worked out for him,'' James said of the lunch meeting. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Sports)
Some are up, some are down Mar 24, 2007
WE NEED TO DIVERSIFY Katie Younkin, left, and Kristen Winner put their heads together to study investing in the Stock Market Game as part of their enrichment class at Eichhorn Middle School. They are currently in fifth place out of 227 teams from schools throughout the Susquehanna Valley. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
