Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Stock Market News You Need To Follow

By Michael Swanson

For years, if you wanted to know anything about the stock market, you turned to the Wall Street Journal. Today investors turn to many other sources for stock market news.

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.

News on the market can be found on radio and cable television. Many of the news channels will show a ticker of the market several times daily, until they show the final for the day. In addition, you will find shows that are dedicated to money and market news.

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.

Perhaps you think the market does not affect you. Think again. The prices in the market will determine your cost of living. If you have money tied up in a 401K or an IRA, chances are that your money is directly tied to the stock market. The growth of those funds only happens when the market is increasing.

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.

Knowing stock market news lets you keep an eye on your investments. - 23309

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