With dopes like Bush, Cheney, Obama and McCain, is it any wonder we're in this financial swamp? Oct 15, 2008
I personally believe that if you are investing in the stock market, make sure you do not need that money. It may disappear. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Gambling, No; Investing, Yes Oct 14, 2008
5 Fundamental Financial Keys For Investing In the Stock Market. Economics does not exist to merely serve Business, but there are many core principles which overlap between the two, thus making them intertwined when investing. (Suite101.com)
Bankers urge caution, patience Oct 11, 2008
Go to a very trusted advisor, someone trusted in investing in the stock market, who will help guide you on whether or not to get out of current investments, Sutton said. Snider provided similar advice, especially for those who are years, even decades away from retiring. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Some call me an investing sissy ... Oct 10, 2008
Others expressed shock and surprise that I would voice any doubt about the wisdom of investing in the stock market. After all, as readers of this space know, I have been an advocate of investing in stocks, especially stocks with rising dividends, which have delivered superior returns. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Great Investments for the Downturn Oct 5, 2008
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: a carefully calibrated portfolio that features world-class mutual funds alongside cherry-picked individual equities. 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,... (MSNBC -- Business)
Financial crisis: What you should know Oct 3, 2008
Brokerage accountsWhile most of us expect to see gains and losses as a result of investing in the stock market, some have raised concerns about what happens if the company that holds your investments runs into trouble. If you are concerned, check to see whether your firm is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corp., or SIPC. Created by Congress in 1970, SIPC covers investors for up to $500,000 in the event a brokerage fails or securities are stolen. (MSNBC -- Business)
Letters: Good thing Bush never put Social Security in stocks Oct 3, 2008
Everyone knows that investing in the stock market is a gamble. Many people have made millions and many have lost their shirts. (Daily Triplicate)
Retirement on a pizza slice Sep 20, 2008
I included an exclamation point there at the end to signify this as the most incredibly good news; people are finally getting smart, and they are learning the grim reality that the majority, and sometimes all, of investors are guaranteed to lose by doing something as stupid as investing in the stock market, mostly through the loss of purchasing power. That is the Ugly, Grim Reality (UGR) of investing that nobody ever wants to talk about, mostly because the government doesn't want. (Asia Times Online)
Masand's Verdict: Saas Bahu Aur Sensex dimwitted Sep 20, 2008
Somewhere in that mangled mess of a screenplay, I suppose the film intended to make the point that all women ought to become financially independent, and that understanding and investing in the stock market could be a means to achieve that end. Now that's a noble thought, sure. (IBNLive.com)
Local financial advisers confident market will eventually rebound Sep 19, 2008
Part of investing in the stock market is having bear or down markets along with bull or up markets. In other words, grin and bear it. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
North Iowa investment counselors say, stay the course Sep 17, 2008
For those who currently aren t investing in the stock market, now might be a good time to start because prices are so low and are bound to recover, according to Pieper. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Focus back on mortgage mess Sep 16, 2008
"People are not investing in the stock market; they're moving into the bond market," said Fif Ghobadian, a broker at Guarantee Mortgage in San Francisco. "When there's more money in it, it reduces the yield, therefore rates are better.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Early financial education key to raising money-wise children Sep 14, 2008
"I think the most fundamental lesson they can learn is about investing in their future now, and that doesn't necessarily mean investing in the stock market, but at least completing their education at least at the high-school level," Richards said. As a parent, Scottsdale resident Chris Kulpinski said he started teaching his children about the value of money too late. (AZCentral -- News)
$10M gift to enhance UIC Polish studies Sep 12, 2008
UIC says Hejna taught history at a public school and amassed his wealth by investing in the stock market. He traveled often to Poland and was active in Chicago's Polish community. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Tanushree yearns to be taken seriously as actress Sep 8, 2008
The women in the film move from saas bahu sagas to investing in the stock market. "The film is not about one or two protagonists. There are multiple characters who contribute to the script as a whole," she said adding that she signed the film because she liked her part. (Hindu)
Tanushree yearns to be taken seriously as an actress Sep 7, 2008
I come from a broken family and have been paired opposite debutante Ankur Khanna," she said.The women in the film move from 'saas bahu' sagas to investing in the stock market. "The film is not about one or two protagonists. There are multiple characters who contribute to the script as a whole," she said adding that she signed the film because she liked her part.The film directed by Shona Urvashi is not a commercial flick. "It is a realistic film with light moments," she said. She said her next... (Times Now.tv)
Retirement wake-up call Aug 28, 2008
So investing in the stock market, especially over the long-term, is, for almost everybody investing in it, a loser. The only question is, "How bad will it get?", which is a question born of despair and yet tinged with hope, like when my wife rushed home from our disastrous honeymoon complaining about what a disgusting pig I am and is reported to have also wailed, "How bad will it get?". (Asia Times Online)
Many factors for high oil prices Aug 12, 2008
He insists speculators are just riding the inevitable wave of rising gas prices, and their investing in oil is no different from investing in the stock market or any other commodity. Instead, world demand, the policies of the Federal Reserve and U.S. lawmakers are responsible, Graner said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Investing an inheritance Aug 10, 2008
Investing in the stock market is not for everyone and especially not for someone who does not know basic investment principles. Buying unit trusts or investing in SATRIX would be a better option. (iAfrica.com)
Charlotte Volinn, 78; cofounded Makit & Bakit craft line in Quincy Aug 8, 2008
"She loved business and investing in the stock market; she was just an avid business person," said her daughter, Nancy Volinn-Blaze of Cohasset. Born in Boston, Mrs. Volinn grew up in Roxbury, where she met her husband when she was 14. (Boston Globe)
* Delegation from Vietnam invites new investment Jul 23, 2008
He compared investing in Vietnam to investing in the stock market. Sometimes the best time to enter is when everyone else is doubtful, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
READ MORE > Jul 16, 2008
yeah_right wrote on Jul 16, 2008 6:29 AM:" Not me, now is the time to invest. You've heard the old buy low, sell high philosophy, right? You can hardly base 40 years of returns on a 12 month window. If I have the choice between investing in the stock market or leaving the money at the whim of politicians, I'd have to go for the investment market-at least I have a chance of ever seeing my money again. ". CD wrote on Jul 16, 2008 6:27 AM:" Quick show of hands...how many of you are going to receive... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Forget those retirement plans Jul 15, 2008
So, to show you that investing in the stock market over the long term is a guaranteed loser for the majority of investors, suppose you had invested $7,200 (the price of a new car in 1980) into your precious little retirement account in 1980 ... And yet people think they are going to fund a retirement by investing in the stock market. (Asia Times Online)
Unwise Spending Can Sandbag Retirement Security Jul 6, 2008
"Whereas our parents sought to move their money into less risky investments once they retired, today's retirees often can't afford to do that. Reduced income, inflation, rising health care costs and the very real possibility of outliving one's assets may make it necessary to continue investing in the stock market.". Finally, seniors should not go it alone when it comes to planning their retirement spending. (Pekin Times, IL)
Six winning investment habits Jul 2, 2008
Even though investing in the stock market cannot guarantee returns, by being a risk-averse investor, you can still make good gains and have less risk of losing your capital. According to Warren Buffett, buying good fundamental stocks can give high gains with lower risk. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gold prospects Jun 16, 2008
"Corporate profits are going to go down in China. In the past year, they have reported high income, because in the past companies have been investing in the stock market and done rather well. Chinese investors are looking towards company results post-Olympics "But their earnings this year will not be as high as a year ago. "Profits are as much tied to China's macro-economic growth, for firms domestic and overseas, as they are to the hosting of a sporting event.". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Kenya To List More Parastatals on Stock Exchange Jun 12, 2008
Meanwhile, the Capital Markets Authority chairman, Prof Chege Waruingi, will soon be launching an annual Capital Markets Authority University Challenge to enlighten young Kenyans on investing in the stock market as part of its investor education programme. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
A paralyzing risein money supply Jun 4, 2008
And I can only imagine the screaming, yelling and crying in the retirement sector, as all retirement funds take huge, huge freaking whacks and people learn, once again for the zillionth time in history, that investing in the stock market over the long-term is, at best, a loser for the majority of investors, and a loser for everybody at the worst, and all because of inflation in the money supply and the inflation in prices, which is the reason for my crying. Mr Hutchinson ignores my crying and... (Asia Times Online)
Guide to smart investment Jun 2, 2008
Twenty-seven years of investing in the stock market has led this son of a bricklayer to attaining his financial dream. Navellier s latest book, The Little Book That Makes You Rich, reveals the essence of investment and how you can beat the market 4-to-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Past champions: Moneymaker lived everyman's dream Jun 1, 2008
Quote: "It's all calculated risk. If you're investing in the stock market, that's a huge game of chance. People take calculated risks there. They also take calculated risks at the poker table.". Jamie Gold. (USA Today)
The dollar-aligned dollar May 31, 2008
And don't think that you can do better by investing in the stock market, because you can't ... Easily extrapolating from fund managers (not my concern) to me (who is very much my concern) and then to you (the one person you care about), this is the same thing as saying that "the majority of investors must lose buying power so that a small minority can gain buying power, and if you think that you can retire by investing in the stock market or the bond market, then I laugh 'hahahahaha' at you and... (Asia Times Online)
CHS junior wins InvestWrite competition May 30, 2008
Two courses in finance Principles of Finance and a Virtual High School course, Investing in the Stock Markethave piqued his interest in the field ... Investing in the stock market can be a wild, wooly world if you don t know what you are doing ... The chaos of the New York Stock Exchange trading floor can be a visual for the way many people feel about investing in the stock market. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Hemlines doing their part for the economy May 5, 2008
"Although, I'm not so sure that the girls with their flippy skirts are investing in the stock market.". P-I reporter Andrea James can be reached at 206-448-8124 or. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Its the Economy Stupid . . . Until Nov. 5 Apr 13, 2008
But statistics show that more people today are earning more, owning homes, starting small businesses, investing in the stock market and using their tax cuts to stimulate the economy by purchasing goods and services ... But statistics show that more people today are earning more, owning homes, starting small businesses, investing in the stock market and using their tax cuts to stimulate the economy by purchasing goods and services. (Townhall.com)
Ex-seaman, wife give UNF $1 million Apr 9, 2008
It was his successful maritime career coupled with investing in the stock market that has enabled him to help deserving young people go to college, he said. "I picked a career I enjoyed all my life," Blanchart said. (Florida Times-Union)
Letters to the editor (April 8) Apr 8, 2008
Of course, if return on investment is all there is to Social Security, then (as it turned out) Mr. Brenan would probably prefer the control from investing in the stock market. But Social Security is not a retirement investment vehicle. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Balanced portfolio lowers risk Apr 6, 2008
For the new investor, an equity mutual fund is safer than directly investing in the stock market. A fund manager invests in a wide range of companies and sectors, amply diversifying the risk for you. (India Times)
Going inside the Gentlemen's Investment Club Apr 5, 2008
During the early 1990s, it was near impossible to turn on the television without seeing the Beardstown Ladies, a group of lovely women, average age 70, from Illinois who became media darlings after putting out a book about their success investing in the stock market. The ladies had formed an investing club, holding monthly meetings to talk about money, the markets, and some of the other important things in life like their favourite recipes and what they were knitting. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
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)
