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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Evaluating Stock Market News Sources

By Michael Swanson

One of the best sources for stock market news a few years ago was the Wall Street Journal. Today, news from the market can be found in many ways and in many places.

Do not be mislead, the Wall Street Journal is still in publication. It is comprehensive in its coverage of the markets. It is also a great source of information for investors. You may also find listings for the market in your local newspaper. You should know that there are more sources of news on the market today than just in print.

Cable television news shows will often show information on the market at least once during their repeated broadcasts. The news is generally shown in a ticker that trails across the bottom of you television screen. Additional, you will be able to find special shows that just follow the market.

If you need immediate news on the market at your fingertips, turn to the internet. The internet gives you information about the market that is just like being on Wall Street. Prices are updated instantaneously. In addition to the American markets, you can also follow international markets.

If you have no money invested in the stock market, you may wonder what the big deal is about the market. Before you turn off the news, you better back up and think. Do you have money invested in an IRA or a 401k. Many times these programs as well as many others are directly linked to the stock exchange.

If you lost your job and were forced to cash in or roll over your 401k in the past year, you also felt the influence of the market, as these funds might have lost as much as fifty percent in value over the past two years. Had you been able to leave the money invested in the program, over time, it would have gained back its original value and grew.

Follow the stock market news to make wise investments. - 23311

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