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How does really the stock market work?

（Please, I need someone to explain me from scratch how the stock market works and recommend some literature to read.... the simpler- the better. Thx.） Answer： Its really not that hard. There are alot more players than i'll hit on, but at 30,000 feet lets look down. The stock market is

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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What effect will the latest statement on potential terrorist attack have on the stock market?

（What effect will Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Warning of Increased Risk of Attack This Summer have on the US and other stock markets. When will the market begin to react and what are some safe havens for money when/if this occurrs.） Answer： Negligible. Homeland Securit

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After the 3 biggest stock market crashes in history, how quickly would you have recovered your losses after?

(If I had a million dollars in the Stock Market prior to each of the three largest crashes in history, how long after each crash would it have taken to get back to my million?） Answer： Perhaps, the 3 biggest stock market crashes in history are the 1929 stock market crash - which sparked th

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Where can i get a crash course for investing in the stock market?

(I am looking for a book or a website with enough information for me to completely understand the stock market, how it works and what all those confusing terms mean.) Answer: It takes about 2 years for an individual to be reasonably competent in understanding the stock market. I don't know of

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Best resource or book to learn the stock market?

（What's the best book or resource to learn how to invest in the stock market? I don't know much, and I dont even know all the technical terms yet. But, I basically want to learn how to do this as a side job. Any tips?) Answer : Investing for Dummies - Eric Tyson Wall Street Words - David

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What is DOW Jones and why is the New York Stock Market based on their points?

（I have always wondered about the stock market and I understand it for the most part, but I just never understood what DOW Jones is and why the New York Stock Market is based on their points.） Answer ： The Dow Jones is a company that publishes financial information, like the NY Times or

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What is the best financial instrument and way to use to become a millionaire via investing on the stock market?

(I am 18 years old and I want to know what is the best way to become a millionaire using the stock market? please help me by recommending the best investing instrument to become a millionaire on the stock market. Thanks.） Answer： The instrument you want is called an Option. An option can g

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What is the best way to buy stock, Market order or Limit Order ?

(I plan to buy stock online, but want to know which way is the best? Market order or Limit Order ? What are the difference? Thank !) Answer: I use limit orders at Scottrade almost exclusively. At Scottrade at least, they are the same price as market orders, $7. The only time I ever use a

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How soon, do you think, until the stock market comes back up?

(My family lost A LOT, as in MILLIONS over the last few days. I was just wondering how soon, in other people's opinions, until the stock market comes back. My dad said 10 years until it is a little better then it was before it basically crashed.) Answer: I wrote an article that discusses the c

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Is the recent stock market meltdown caused by fear of Obama?

（The stock market priced in the recession months ago, but hasn't priced in the Obama depression if he is elected. His higher taxes will cause the loss of millions of jobs, kill businesses. This man doesn't know anything about growing the economy and Wall Street knows it.) Answer : Yes, it cou

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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With the Stock Market plunging more & more each day, how would that affect us in our daily lives?

（What if we already have stable jobs, how would the stock market drop affect us? Would there be less jobs out there if you are looking? Just curious since it's a huge thing going on right now, but if u dont currently invest in the market, how does it affect us?） Answer： If you participa

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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