CNBC 24/7 Trading


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"Marshall McLuhan said, 'We have become a global village,' CNBC has helped lead the way in creating a global village for the financial markets. Readers will finish CNBC 24/7 Trading feeling smarter about the markets and really understanding how important it is to be in the information flow." -Mary Meeker, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter "CNBC 24/7 Trading unlocks the mystery of how individual investors can invest and trade everywhere all the time. This book will become the investment bible that levels the playing field between Wall Street and Main Street." -Robert J. Froehlich, Vice Chairman, Kemper Funds Group Managing Director, Scudder Kemper Investments "TD Waterhouse has operations in eight countries, so we see that growth in international investing is accelerating. To be successful investing around the globe, investors need both information and insight. CNBC 24/7 Trading covers what individual investors need to know in a thorough, easy to understand way." -Steve McDonald, CEO, TD Waterhouse From the Foreword "CNBC 24/7 Trading . . . embraces the reality that the markets never stand still . . . this book is a guide to the emerging 24/7 marketplace, a road map to the potential rewards for investors who can grasp that marketplace's opportunities and understand its risks."-Sue Herera "This definitive book on investing in the 24/7 markets provides the comprehensive tools for active investors and market pros alike. Offering information and advice on trading, obtaining research, measuring market volatility, and assessing local market risk, no smart investor should venture without it." -Linda R. Killian, CFA, Principal, Renaissance Capital




CNBC Creating Wealth


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Demystify investing and maximize your wealth-with guidance from the world's most trusted financial news network From CNBC, the global leader of financial news, comes the most user-friendly, approachable guide to simplifying the often confusing world of finance and investing. CNBC Creating Wealth offers a complete and comprehensive introduction to world markets and shows readers how to use the information and tools currently available for maximum wealth-building. Using the hallmark CNBC approach-demystifying complex and confusing market terminology through lucid language and instructions-this accessible primer helps readers make smarter investment choices, and stay successful and secure even in volatile markets. CNBC Creating Wealth covers: The inside story of the stock market and creating a long-term investment portfolio Strategies for the most profitable investment areas, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds Online tools, including research, brokers, and access to data about financial markets around the world




CNBC Guide to Money and Markets


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From CNBC, the recognized leader in financial market news, comes the most complete and accessible guide to your money and how it relates to the financial markets. CNBC Guide to Money and Markets shows you how to choose and use a variety of investment vehicles to build a powerful and diverse portfolio. With a glossary of terms and set of frequently asked questions at the end of each chapter, this indispensable investing primer demystifies complex concepts and terminology so you can make smarter investment choices. CNBC Guide to Money and Markets explores: * Identifying goals and your risk level in developing an investment program * Various strategies for selecting winning stocks * Choosing the right bonds and cost-effective mutual funds * How futures and options work * When to use stable investments such as CDs, Treasury bills, and money market accounts * Utilizing traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s Filled with professional advice, proven investment tools, and colorful graphs and charts, CNBC Guide to Money and Markets is perfect to use in conjunction with CNBC financial programs or as a stand-alone investing guide. Pick up CNBC Guide to Money and Markets and start building a financial plan that will carry you to the peak of personal financial success.




The Markets and the Media


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In recent years there has been a great influx of sources for business and financial news, yet the hope that this financial media boom would lead to the democratization of the financial markets has not been realized. Thomas Schuster's The Markets and the Media explores why the expansion of economic communication has proven to be of only limited benefit, arguing that the financial media boom has had negative repercussions resulting in substantial costs for the individual as well as the systemic level.




The Global Trader


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Global trading was once purely the domain of specialists such as George Soros. But the efficiency of electronic trading is opening up this lucrative market to the masses. This book details how the average investor can access the global markets and profit from them.




The Contrarian Investor's Thirteen


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The Contrarian Investor's Thirteen focuses on the basics of how people can improve their financial returns by themselves, reducing their dependence of costly brokers and advisors.




Technical Analysis For Dummies


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Grasp and apply the basic principles of technical analysis Savvy traders know that the best way to maximize return is to interpret real-world market information for themselves rather than relying solely on the predictions of professional analysts. This straightforward guide shows you how to put this into profitable action—from basic principles and useful formulas to current theories on market trends and behavioral economics—to make the most lucrative decisions for your portfolio. The latest edition of Technical Analysis for Dummies includes a brand-new chapter on making the right decisions in a bull or bear market, an updated look at unique formulas and key indicators, as well as refreshed and practical examples that reflect today today's financial atmosphere. Become an expert in spotting market trends and key indicators Get the skinny on the latest research on behavioral economics Take a deep dive into how to read market sentiment and make it work for you Get a look at the first innovation in charting for decades—straight from Japan With comprehensive coverage from charting basics to the cutting edge, Technical Analysis for Dummies includes everything you need to the make informed independent market decisions that will maximize your profits. Happy trading!




Mastering the Stock Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Stock Trading


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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to financial independence? Look no further. "Mastering the Stock Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Stock Trading" is your passport to navigating the exhilarating world of stock trading with confidence and competence. This comprehensive guide caters to traders and investors of all levels, from newcomers eager to build a strong foundation to seasoned traders seeking to refine their strategies. Inside these pages, you'll find a treasure trove of knowledge, including: In-Depth Analysis: Demystify the complexities of stock market analysis. From fundamental insights into a company's financial health to deciphering technical charts and indicators, you'll learn how to make informed decisions. Diverse Strategies: Explore a wide array of trading strategies, from rapid-fire day trading to the patient accumulation of long-term wealth through value investing. Uncover the art of risk management, an essential skill for preserving your capital. Algorithmic Trading: Step into the future of trading with algorithmic strategies. Discover how automation can enhance your trading efficiency and effectiveness. Mastering Emotions: Gain invaluable insights into the psychology of successful traders. Learn to manage risk, control emotions, and avoid common pitfalls. Advanced Techniques: Delve into the world of options and futures trading, short selling, leveraging strategies, and algorithmic trading. Building Wealth: Create a lasting investment portfolio tailored to your financial goals, including retirement planning and legacy considerations. With practical examples, real-world case studies, and expert guidance, "Mastering the Stock Market" equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic world of stock trading. Whether you aim to trade for a living or invest for the long term, this book empowers you to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and achieve financial success. Take control of your financial future and embark on a transformative journey with "Mastering the Stock Market." It's time to master the art and science of stock trading and unlock the doors to financial freedom.




High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies


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Your key to success in high-end investments Looking for help making smarter, more profitable high-end investment decisions? Why buy 13 books that cover each of the major topics you need to understand, when High-Powered Investing All-In-One For Dummies gives you 13 expert guides for the price of one? This hands-on resource arms you with an arsenal of advanced investing techniques for everything from stocks and futures to options and exchange-traded funds. You'll find out how to trade on the FOREX market, evaluate annuities, choose the right commodities, and buy into hedge funds. Plus, you'll get up to speed on using business fundamentals and technical analysis to help you make smarter decisions and maximize your returns. You'll also find ways to be as aggressive as your personality and bank account allow, without taking foolish or excessive risks. Updated compilation is targeted at readers who already have a basic understanding of investing principles and who are looking for a reference to help them build a diversified portfolio Offers a succinct framework and expert advice to help you make solid decisions and confidently invest in the marketplace The key to expanding your investment opportunities successfully is information. Whether you're just beginning to explore more advanced investing or have been dabbling in it for a while, High-Powered Investing All-In-One For Dummies gives you the information, strategies, and techniques you need to make your financial dreams come true.




The New Advisor for Life


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Expert advice on building an unshakable foundation as a financial advisor to the elite The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to growing and maintaining a financial advice firm, The New Advisor for Life explores the fallout of the market crash on up-and-coming advisors. With a particular focus on the generation X and Y concern with debt management and long-term investment, this new edition examines what young investors look for in an advisor. Today, more than ever, insight, analysis, and validation are valued, but to be truly successful, an advisor needs to walk the line between being well-informed but not appearing condescending. What today's investors want in a financial advisor is someone who can cut through the noise and clutter of the financial services industry and the mainstream media Covers the basics, from setting a client's investment goals, selecting complementary investments, and monitoring portfolio balance, to the advanced—developing a personal finance plan for your clients based on their specific needs Steve Gresham presents a 19-point checklist for financial advisors to offer their clients "life advice" Keeping clients engaged is more important than ever, and The New Advisor for Life gives the aspiring financial advisor the secrets to success normally reserved for the country's top firms.