Coaches Round Table

Stock Market? Hello, Im 19 years old and wanted to learn a little more about the stock market and how it works. In the stock market right now and i see all these things that dont really understand, hoping that someone could tell me what all this means? $ Last Trade - 27.87 Volume - 45,216,569 $ Change - 0.12 % Change - 0.43 Knowing all this can someone tell me what all this means and tell me if i did own this stock how much money i would have made? Thanks in advance.

Stock market? I'm playing a stock market game for my economics class...i have to have 3 questions ready for a financial advisor coming in to speak to us....any help would be great and i need help understanding the whole stock market!

stock market? i'm playing a stock market game for my economics class and trying to find some good stocks to invest in...any ideas please let me know what companies are good, what their symbol is, and how many shares you think i should buy. thanks!

Stock MArket ?? I need to know how to invest in the stock market game, I do have some money but I don't know how to start, and i need to know how do companies rates affect me,, and why there's Nasdaq and other's what do they mean ?? sorry I'm so dummy about this.. but there's a first time for everything right ?

STOCK MARKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? i have been wanting to invest in the stock market. should i go with a website or a broker? what company should i buy my stocks in?

Was the American stock market plunge reason to be nervous or just a buying opportunity? One of the reasons I asked was also because I'm still a rookie at investing and wanted to hear some opinions. I'm as green as can be when it comes to stock market investing, and I understand people lost lots of money, but is the drop really a reason to be nervous? I understand it's a sign there might be a change in the lending market, but is this a reason to be nervous about investing in the stock market or to start trading all your stocks? I mean it's not like the America is an unstable country. It's no reason to start pulling all of your money out of the stock market, right? This is a proven market that should stabilize itself in a while, no? Is this just an opportunity to buy cheap stocks? Chime in on the stock market plunge?

How do Korean stock market stay independent from US stock market? Korean stock market is very connected with US stock market. Due to subprime mortgage loan, Korean stock market got damaged a lot. Since subprime mortgage loan, I have been interested in this for so long time. Please tell me how Korean stock market stay independent from US stock market.

How does the housing market affect the stock market so much? I heard that the housing market being low in sales and with the forclousure market crashing, it is affecting investors so much that they are moving money out of equities (stocks) and investing more in safer investments. Thats why the stock market has been down so much in the past week. How does this happen? I was reading about it, but I didn't really understand. Are investors pulling out their stocks from big lenders? How exactly does it affect the stock market? I need help understanding it in normal terms that make sense. Please advise, thank you!!

What was the PE of the stock market before and after the stock market crash of 1929? What was the PE of the stock market before and after the stock market crash of 1929? What I'm really wondering, was that stock market really a "bubble" crashing?

How does the stock market effect the pharmaceuticals industry? How does the stock market effect the Pharmaceutical Industry? How does the stock market effect the pharmaceuticals industry? Do you think it is moral (lets not get philosophical with the definition of moral) to invest in the companies producing medication, knowing that it could sway the industry itself? Do you think there is a relationship between the stock prices of companies like Pfizer, GSK, and Roche and the timeliness of delivery and effectiveness of the medicines they provide?

How does the stock market of today resemble the stock market of the past? The way a lot of people paint it, the stock market was just a safe, ol' bird you could get rich on if you stuck your money in there for 40 years. I have only a 5 year history learning about and investing in stocks, but feel like its every day a roller coaster. What was it like in say the 60's, 70's, 80's etc. or before if you were around then?

STOCk MARKET? i am doing a stock simulation in business class what are some cheep stocks that will make me money?

Did the stock market crash because the banks were failing? How do failing stocks affect the economy? In words that I will be able to understand, can anyone explain to me the correlation between the banks, the housing crisis, and the stock market. And how does the stock market affect the economy itself? I am just beginning to understand what the stock market is, so numbers and statistics are really not helpful.

Channel stock market capital gains through my incorporated business? Hello, I am the CEO of a small web design company. I'm also heavily invested in the stock market. I'm wondering if it is possible to channel my capital gains that I make through the stock market through my small, incorporated S Corporation, to save on taxes. Currently, short term capital gains in the stock market are upwards of 35-40 % for larger gains. Thats just way too much to be giving to the government. Thanks if anyone can help.

What exactly are stocks in the stock market? Please anwer all if possible: What are stocks? How do they work? What is the stock market? What are all the companies that i find market doing in the market? Please, if you can, tell me all there is about stocks, the stock market, etc.

How to make millions on the stock market? I have spoke to many people that claim they are millionaires from the stock market without disclosing how they did it. If you have made millions from the stock market please share your tactics here. What stocks would you recommend, what investment company (e-trade, ameritrade, etc)? Do not answer if you haven't made millions in the stock market!

How does the stock market work and how do you trade/invest in it? I want to start trading/investing in the stock market but I do not really understand the terms such as indexes, averages, etc. I also do not know how the whole stock market works. May someone summarize or provide me with a detailed website? Thanks.

When did the last stock market crash heppen? I want to know how many stock market crashes happened they don't have to be big crashes but someone give the all the years of the stock market crashes from 1929 to today (2010). I want all the years or as many as you can give me. Remember they don't have to be big crashes Just give a stock market crash year such like for example a small stock market crash happened early 2001.

How is the stock market today compared to the stock market of the 1930s? How is the stock market similar or different today than it was back in the 1930s?

What does the current stock market crisis mean to low income people? Lately everyone is worried about the stock market but I'm curious about how this affects low income people? I don't have stocks, and I don't have money in a bank, so how will this affect me if things get worse with the stock market?

How do I get involved in the stock market? I want to invest but i dont know how much when & where... Basically, I have little knowledge of how the stock market works, and I just want to get started. What I really want to know is how stocks and the stock market works, how to play the market - things like that. In fact, if there's recommended reading on the subject for beginners, that'd be great too. Any other advice about particular stocks, or even advice about other preferable investment options, would also be greatly appreciated.

What is the relationship between one stock market and another foreign stock market? I'm an Indonesian and I am told that my country stock market going down has something to do with US's stock market going down. Can anyone please help me explain the relationship? Or if this is true at all? Thanks a lot!

What are some careers in the stock market? I've always been fascinated with the stock market. I follow it daily and have accounts to trade with. One is a fully managed account and the other I make the trades. I think something in the stock market might be the career for me. I'm 25 and have a degree in healthcare business. The only thing I question my ability at is making phone sales. What are some careers in the stock market?

In what ways are the stock market and the real estate market related? Such as: Do foreclosure increases affect the stock market and in what ways? What happens when deeds recorded decrease? What happens to the stock market when median home prices go down? What happens when new construction permits decrease? This is of course referring to residential real estate, but what about commercial real estate? Thank you very much for your input.

What is the best virtual stock market simulator to learn how to trade and buy stocks? Hello, I have become a lot more interested in stocks and investments (funny timing I suppose with the market as it is). I was wondering if anyone has any advice on online or virtual stock market simulators that I can practice on without any real like consequences :)? Thanks a head for your responses, A.

What is the main difference between investing in stock market and gambling? Lets say you buy some stocks and after a month or so your money gets doubled. Would you not morally feel bad about the money that you got from stock market without doing a thing? Would you feel it is similar to gambling? Can one say that just because there is some science behind stock market the money that some gets out of stock market is more legit?

How far ahead of the economy is the stock market? I've heard the stock market is an indicator of future economics. We've seen a little improvement in the market recently, indicating economic recovery, but when? Also, why does the stock market say it likes Hillary Clinton as VP? Basically, I'm interested what messages the stock market sends in general.

How does the stock market influence our quality of life? So I would really like to know how does the stock market influence your quality of life or just people in general. What are some negatifs and some positifs effects of stocks in our lives? Any answer welcomed~~! THANKS a bunch!

What percentage of Americans understand the stock market? I know that ___ percent own stock but that does not necessarily mean they understand why stock prices fluctuate and how the market runs. What percentage of Americans actually understand the stock market?

In the stock market, what are the general dynamics when there is a company acquisition? Let's suppose that 2 companies are listed in the stock market, and there is an acquisition: - What dynamic trends do we see? Does the buyer stock go up or down? - What happens to the stock of the company that is being bought? Do the companies merge in one stock symbol? - Any other stuff you wish to share about your acquisition experience?

Stock Market Help- What is good to invest in now in the Stock Market? I am looking to invest in the stock market but I am new to it. I was wondering what are some good stocks to but now especially with the economy. Also does anyone have any tips for a beginner?

Is the stock market expected to drop significantly in the next six months? My financial advisor advised me to move more of my investments into the bond market. He said that equities have been at all time highs, and the market is expected to correct itself sometimes between summer and this winter. However, I can't find any articles on this expected correction. Anyone know more about this? Also, what are some good online news organization where I can read articles about the stock market?

What are the best stock market sectors for 2006? What sectors of stock market are the best for 2006? Drug, Energy, Tech or what? Will it be a good year for stock?

What are a few stocks that are old and have beaten the stock market? AT&T is decades old but it's history seems to be to do worse than the stock market. I am interested in knowing one or more stocks that have traditionally beaten the market, especially if they are dividend stocks.

What people contribute most to the stock market? What are the names of the poeple who contribute the most money in the whole stock market? There has got to be a limited number of individual people that own X percent of stock in the ENTIRE market...who are these people and how much percent of the market do they own? I ask this because someone told me that Bush along with 3 other people own the majority/most percentage of the enitre stock market. Is it true or is this person completely crazy...it seems pretty possible to me but that is why i ask on yahoo.

How often does a correction in the stock market turn into a full-blown recession? I'm interested in "leveraged indexes" (ex., SSO) that imitate the general movement of the stock market with increased power. However, if the market plummets, I'm twice as in trouble as I'd normally be. I know that predicting the market is a difficult if not impossible task, but are there any early "warning signs" to warn me of an upcoming recession? Historically, how many times have corrections (10% drop in the market) turned into a true, full-blown recession (20% drop or more in the market)? Thanks for your help!

How about a poll to predict the stock market? How about a poll to predict the stock market? If these pollsters think they're so smart that they can predict the outcome of the presidential election weeks in advance, why don't they do something useful and have a poll to predict the stock market or something? I'd be curious to know what the stocks will be weeks in advance.

How often does a correction in the stock market turn into a recession? I'm interested in "leveraged indexes" (ex., SSO) that imitate the general movement of the stock market with increased power. However, if the market plummets, I'm twice as in trouble as I'd normally be. I know that predicting the market is a difficult if not impossible task, but are there any early "warning signs" to warn me of an upcoming recession? Historically, how many times have corrections (10% drop in the market) turned into a true, full-blown recession (20% drop or more in the market)? Thanks for your help! Correction: By "recession" I meant a bear market. Sorry for the confusion of terms.

I have Absolutely NO experience in the stock market how should I and where should I start? All right Im 14 years old and i know nothing about stocks or the stock market. Im a TOTAL noob. Tell me everything a newbie needs to know about starting in the stock market. Please.

How did the stock market do today after the American election? I'm curious, but stock market illiterate. So, now that the American election is over, did it have a day after impact on the stock market?

How does the stock market work, Whats the difference between NasDaq and the other thing? Anything about the stock market?

How is market psychology related with stock market? and how does intermarket relationships play into it? Is there any recorded data than can be found, where can see how the prices of stock market follow the psychology of overall market? and also, how does one market affect another? is there relationships? what about global relationships?

What is the stock market all about ? How can I make money and start at it ? I am interested in learning about the stock market. Can anyone adives me and give me my best options along with how to start at it all ? I have the slightest clue only to wither you gain or lose money.

Why does the stock market historically perform better during Democratic administrations? See links below for evidence demonstrating that the stock market performs better during Democratic administrations than Republican administrations. http://www.frbsf.org/images/pdfcharts/el98-19a.pdf http://www.frbsf.org/images/pdfcharts/el98-19a.pdf dpj5: Let's see if what you're saying is true: As I look over the data, I see that the two of the three periods with the biggest gains (33-36, 97-01, and 49-52) involved Democratic Congressional majorities as well. The data do not support your claim. Please try again. John--Excellent points, but they also illustrate that the stereotype that Democrats favor regulation is not always true.

How is the stock market doing right now? Can anyone recommend a website that will help me visualize how the stock market is doing? Is there a website that shows stock market trends for the last year or so? Thanks!

Is bankrupting the stock market part of Hussein Obama's plan to turn America into a socialist state? The stock market has gone down 20% since he was elected, 10% since he was inaugurated. Is this part of his plan to make us all slaves to the state with no savings?

How is the stock market and the economy connected? If the stock market does bad does the economy also do bad? Or is it the other way around? How and in what ways are they connected?

What is the best site to practice for the stock market? I want to learn about the stock market, and practice investing in the stock market. I've seen a lot of "Stock Market Game" websites on the internet; which is the best? (Preferably free!)

How to learn everything about the stock market? I want to learn everything about the stock market. Prerfer seminar or workshops-Free. Middle Georgia Area. I have try local community college but no luck. I know stock market is risky business but it is risky willing to take. Please help me.

What is the stock market and how do people become rich off of it? I've heard a lot about the stock market recently but I don't know much about it. What is it? Also, I've heard that people have gotten rich off of it, how did they get rich?

How do stock market Analysts research the future fluctuation of Stocks? In todays world lots of companies are very secretive about there dealings, i.e Murges, Sell off's etc. How and Where do the guys on the stock market learn the goings on before it actually happens??

What is the stock market trying to tell Obama? See, the stock market is ALWAYS a leading indicator of things to come. You should all know by now that it bounced from Mar 9th lows on the assumption that the worst was over and Obama putting trillions into economy would stave off another leg down in the recession. NOW, what is this market saying now that it is slowly going back down? Why would Obama throw more money at it? Why would he dare introduce more legislation that is bad for economy and business in general? What is Obama trying to accomplish? And does the market heading back down tell him that his agenda is working?

What industry has been most dependable in the stock market? I'm going into working with the stock market... looking over stocks I have seen that banks have been most dependable with their market cap. what is your opinion? Are they a dependable stock or is there something better?

How many points did the stock market lose in the crash of 1929? Also, how much wealth was lost in terms of money during the crash? Can anyone explain what the overvaluation of stocks is? The stock market is very confusing to me, but I think it's wise to invest. Any help would be great. I'm getting conflicting information. Online, I read that the 16 billion dollars were lost, but what you said contradicts this. I also read that more than 500 points were lost.

How do you lose everything in the stock market? I've tried winning at the stock market, and so far it hadn't worked. So I figured if I found out how to lose money then NOT do it, that might work! So, how do you lose everything in the stock market?

What is the best stock market to invest in the following specifications? If I want to invest $1200 in mid-May, what is the best stock market to invest those money in and have the most profitable gain if I sell them in Late December? I was thinking about Apple or Microsoft. What do you think?

What should i do to become a stock market analyst or a stock market researcher ? I want to start a carrer in the stock market, gradually do my MBA and then start a business and probably an investment firm myself. What will be the best way to go about doing this ? Are there any courses i will have to undergo so that i can get into any broking/ investment firm ?

Where can I find a Virtual Stock Market Game? Where can I find a Virtual Stock Market Game that is based on actual stocks where I can buy and sell stocks virtually. For example, you can have virtual cash that you buy stocks with and then you can sell them to earn money virtually. Kind of like a practice run before you start investing actual money in stocks.

What stocks should i buy in a stock market game? playing a stock market game for school. want to buy stock in companies that will hold steady or go up. suggestions? is apple a good buy?

What stocks should I buy in the stock Market game? I'm working with a group of people in the stock market game for a class I have: Virtual Enterprise. I was just wondering what would be the best stocks to buy in order to win or excel really well in the game.

Is putting the work into investing in the stock market worth it? Keep in mind I am 17 years old. I've heard plenty of stories of those who've made millions through the stock market, but I don't want to invest every free hour I have in an attempt to make money, which may not even be that profitable. Do you think the hard work and time involved in investing into the stock market is worth it?

How to find the Stock Market Return & profit per share from exercising the option? There's a test in my Finance class tomorrow and guess who discovered he had the wrong book! Anyway, I went to investopedia and cruised through the book I DO have and couldn't find how to calculate the Stock Market Return OR how to find the profit per share from exercising a stock option. I assume the exercised option is just the current price minus the option price, but I have no clue about the SMR. Thanks!

How does one start playing the stock market? I'm pretty much a beginner in this, but I've always been interested in the stock market. Is it possible to start out with say $100 and just experiment and learn how everything works? How can I do this? What are some good sites where you can purchase shares? Any info would be great.

What is market capitalization in relation to the stock market? every time i check the stock market i see the abbreviation mkt cap, and I dont know what it means.

What are peoples' outlook for the stock market for the first half of this year? What do people think the stock market is going to do for the next few months? Does anyone think that the stock market is a little bit overvalued right now? Does anyone think that the stock market could come down a few percent or so, in the next few months? Or do people think that it will continue to grow like it did in 2006?

Around when will the stock market rebound into a primary bull market? I've heard a lot of people say that the economy will start to recover in the second half of 2009. I've also heard that the stock market is 6 to 9 months ahead of the economy. Does that mean that the stock market will turn bullish earlier than mid 2009, or is that when the stock market will bottom out?

What can you learn from investing in stock market? It's for a project I have to do. What exactly can you learn from investing in the stock market? I wrote how unpredictable it is and how hard it is to choose what stock to buy. You can never know for sure how the stock will do over an extended period of time.

What percentage has the stock market dropped in the past month? My 401K has dropped 17% in the past month. Is that better or worse than the stock market average?

What is your tips on investing on stock market and what are its advantages and disadvantages? I want to invest in stock market with a certain amount so my money will replicate. I want someone knowledgable or some with expertise on stock market to help me with this.

How do I make the stock market sound fun? I'm in high school, and there is an online game whereby you can trade stocks with virtual money. We are trying to get more members, but unfortunately it's moving very slowly. Whenever I say the word "stock-market", people are already turned off by that. What are ways to present the stock market in an interesting way? I also can't charge money for the game.

What happened in the stock market today? Today, January 22, 2008 all the news channels were focusing on the stock market a huge risk of recession. They also said that the federal government reduced interest rates. I only saw bits and pieces of the news report. What exactly happened? What was the scare? What did the government do?

How will the global stock market crisis affect us all and is there a solution? I live on the poor side of the rich-poor divide and am starting to fret about the global stock market crisis, which seems to be on a never-ending slippery slide. I live with my parents who have quite a bit of debt and aren't high-earners, I think my dad owns a few shares in the company he works for, but not much. How is all of this going to affect the rich and poor classes and what would be a solution in trying to stabalise the slump? How would a solution affect the rich and poor classes? If a solution is not found, what will happen?

How to make money in the stock market over a short period of time? I am playing the stock market game for a class project. My teacher reccommends being a growth investor rather than a value investor. He also reccommends that we invest in low to no yield stocks. Is this the best strategy to make a large profit in 2 months time? Also any tips on making a large profit?

Where can I find electronic information about stock market transactions that is free or very cheap? I would like to write a computer program that analyzes stock market transactions. The problem is I am having trouble finding this information. Where can I find information about the transactions that take place on the market? I don't have a huge budget (free and slightly out of date information might work) and am looking for data I can manipulate with a computer. For example, does the SEC or some other government entity make this info available?

What variables are incorporated with the stock market? I am doing a math project for my IB MATH STUDIES class. I have decided to look at the stock market. I need two non-numerical variables and two numeric variables. I want to use day of week and time of day as my non-numerical variables. Any ideas as what to use for my numerical variables? Also, if you give me variables that are in stock language, could you explain them. And if you give me something in regular speak, gimme the stock name equivalent if you know what I mean.

How much can you actually make in the stock market? Can someone, ideally with experience, clearly explain how much one can make in the stock market and also how the stock market functions?

How does the stock market impact asset prices? Particularly the impact of a DECLINE in the stock market on asset prices. 10 POINTS to most helpful/detailed answer! ^-^ NOTE: Bonus if you can answer how stock market impacts on debt?

What is the best way to jump into the stock market? I have always been interested in the stock market but I have never really understood it completly. I understand many of the basic concepts of trading and seling. What would you recommend to someone who wants to begin using the stock market and buying stock?

What is a good argumentative statement that incorporates the stock market and economic crisis? The economic crisis deals with the credit crisis, bailouts, stock market crash, unemployment rate, value of the dollar etc.. I have to write an argumentative paper about the stock market, but the concept of stocks and bonds are confusing to me, despite doing extensive research. I am having trouble coming up with an argumentative thesis statement. Any suggestions will be helpful Thanks!

how earnings in the stock market get taxed? does income made in the stock market get taxed the same as the income I make at work? I know about the long term capital gains stuff but what else. Does it matter what tax bracket I'm in as to how much it gets taxed? Do I have to pay state tax, social security etc?? Say I Make 100 dollars in the stock market and I was in a 25% tax bracket and took out the hundred I made before a year what would I be left with? so wait if I buy 1000 dollars worth of stock and the price of the stock increases to give me 1200 dollars worth of stock at the end of the year they tax it even if my money's still invested in the stock? How do they differentiate this profit between a short term and long term gain then? "Dividends are tax at your normal tax bracket, except for qualified dividends, which are taxed at maximum of 15% (5% for those in 10% or 15% bracket), and you have to pay federal and state tax, but not social security or medicare tax." so if I made 100 dollars in the stock market in over a year I would get taxed 15% + federal tax of 25% + state tax? Is that right? that ends up being over 40% of the income going to taxes.

When is the right time to invest in the stock market? I know what the stock market is and that you must contact a broker. Would it be possible to have individual and direct involvement? How? Do any of you know a website that can teach "trading" and "stock-no-how"? Are the profits even worth investing in the stock market?

When i sell stock on the stock market, do i have to wait for a real person to actually buy it? How does selling stock work? Say I sell 50 shares in the stock market and place an order. Do 50 shares of that stock actually have to be bought for me to sell it? What if the stock price is going down? Does that mean I will wait longer to find a buyer?

Any tips for getting into the stock market? I'm a 20 year old college student and I'm thinking about getting involved in the stock market. However, I don't know too much about it or even how to start buying and trading stocks. Any information on getting involved? Do I need to find a broker, or is it possible to do it all myself? I'm really not sure about the process. Thanks ahead of time for any information.

When Obama speaks does the stock market freak out or what is the market scared of Obama? When Obama speaks does the stock market freak out or what is the market scared of Obama?

Is destroying the stock market part of Hussein Obama's plan to install his socialist government? Without the stock market and personal savings, we will all be dependent on the state. Isn't that what he wants?

What is the stock market machine called? It may be me, but what is that old stock market machine called? Its like a long rectangle, maybe wraps around a building?

What type of probability distribution does the stock market follow? I am trying to figure this one out...it's not normal distribution since all values should gravitate around the mean..which is not the case in the stock market(and related markets). I tried to approximate as well the CDF of Levy distribution...and I might be doing something wrong - but I am getting infinity there... One thing is clear though: the probability is continuous. thanks...

How the stock market crash of 1929 could have been prevented? could the 1929 crash of the stock market been prevented? How? Did the government do anything that could have caused the stock market to crash during 1929?

How can I become a professional stock market dealer? How can I analyse the change of the stock market, and when to bay and sell the stock? How can I forecast the growing company, and the elements of making that growing?