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Personal Finance > Stock Market The top 5 stock investments of the past decade: 1 of 12
Top five investments of the past decade It is well known that stocks are, by far, one of the best assets to own for above average returns. Stocks, apart from real estate and some scarce and non-renewable resources, have generated high returns if retained for five to 10 years. For the purpose of this article, the prices of st... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investing in restaurants: 1 of 8
Is it time to pick up restaurant stocks? In a weak economy, struggling to generate demand for goods and services, consumer confidence seems to be at a low ebb and it is only natural to expect discretionary public spending to remain weak in the near future. The restaurant industry has been battered by the ill-effects of an... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Seven signals of a rising stock price: 1 of 7
SEVEN SIGNALS OF A RISING STOCK PRICE Spotting a trend at the nascent or incipient stage is the dream all of us chase as investors. Yet, the reality is that only a select few get it right at the right time. Most of us are guilty of bad timing when it comes to predicting the peaks and the troughs. It is also true that within... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) A word to the wise: Memorable sayings: 4 of 27
Memorable lines or sayings stick like glue to your memory. They are either relevant or have a unique flavor about them which you cannot miss or ignore. They serve as inspiration to an entire generation and catch the fancy of the young and the old. Quotes make a good copy and are a useful tool to convey a point or counterpoin... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance How to become a successful, profitable share trader: 1 of 6
Success in share trading is measured by the returns you generate on your investments. Even the best portfolio managers struggle to invest cash in uncertain, bearish markets. It is a choice between minimising erosion in investment value and keeping high cash levels. Maintaining high cash levels in such difficult situations mea... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Investing mistakes to avoid: 3 of 17
HOW TO AVOID MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE You have just identified a growth stock and picked it up at a bargain price. No doubt, you deserve a pat on your back! Does this guarantee optimum returns on investment? It depends on how patient or impatient you are. If you are patient and monitor your investment closely the probability o... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Smart ways to invest with just $200: 2 of 11
SMART INVESTING WITH $ 200 Investing small amounts judiciously is a daunting task. You stand the risk of losing your capital if you put a misplaced bet on a risky instrument like shares or derivatives. But with a little creativity you can not only protect your capital but give it the trigger to appreciate handsomely over ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market The risks of trading on the stock market: 2 of 11
Trading on the stock market is like a double-edged sword. If it works you mint money, if it doesn't you start hemorrhaging! This is particularly so in volatile markets. The opportunity or temptation to make a quick buck is maximum when the markets are volatile. So, if you are bullish on a stock, you place a buy order at the ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Economists' predictions: Is the recession over?: 3 of 15
Economists prediction: Is recession over? Both the IMF and World Bank agree that recovery from the global recession will be slow and gradual. So do most economists who in the same breath admit that in the short to medium term there could be more pains with resurfacing of credit defaults at individual and institutional ... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Saving: The key to wealth: 6 of 25
Saving is a good habit. It is a priority with most of us who want to provide a cushion for rainy days. Your savings today will take care of your needs tomorrow. Depending on one's income one can set the level of savings at regular intervals. As you save, you defer your current consumption expenditure. Allocation of assets is... More..