Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Explained

It’s all over the news! Facebook is finally “going public” with its IPO on May 18. Some investors are really excited because this is their chance to get a piece of Facebook’s “action.” Other investors, however, think that the company is “overvalued” at its target IPO value of $85 billion to $95 billion. In this...

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Tips For Those New To The Stock Market Game!

Here’s a message to readers who have never owned a share in a company, or to those who haven’t yet followed stock tickers on the news: don’t be intimidated by the stock market game.  From investors saving for retirement, to employees working in a publicly traded company, almost everyone has a hand in millions of...

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Stock Splits Explained: Google as a Case Study

Sooner or later in your adventures in stock market investing, you will come upon a phenomenon called a Stock Split. In this article, I will discuss the simple concepts behind a stock split, and use Google Inc.’s as a real-life example. Definition According to Investopedia, a Stock Split is a corporate action in which a...

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Investing for Beginners: How to Start Investing With $100

Apr 10, 12 Investing for Beginners: How to Start Investing With $100

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Picture this scenario. You have done your homework, you studied the basics of investing and you even passed all the quizzes from the Investment Education Series. You spot an industry that’s growing rapidly, and you’re able to identify the best company within it that has an undervalued stock. It’s now time to invest! Time to...

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Monthly Dividend Stocks: What They Are and How to Use Them in Your Portfolio

Apr 05, 12 Monthly Dividend Stocks: What They Are and How to Use Them in Your  Portfolio

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First of all, yes, they do exist! There are stocks that pay dividends on a monthly basis. If you’re  only familiar with those that pay quarterly, semi-annual, or yearly dividends, this article will be a  real eye-opener. Second, I’ll show you where to look and how to fit them into your portfolio.  Third, I’ll show you some...

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