Understanding the Financial Market

Cramer's Advice: Don't Give Up

By Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer says in this excerpt from his new book, "Getting Back to Even," that investors shouldn't give up.

10/13/09 - 12:07 PM EDT

Professor Buffett's Library

By Don Dion

• Tickers in this article:
• BNI
• BRK.A
• GS
• KO
• NLC
• NONE

Here is an excellent collection of books to help you master the art of intelligent investing.

09/24/09 - 02:54 PM EDT

Behind the Numbers: The Inventory Drop

By Jeanine Poggi

• Tickers in this article:
• LULU
• TLB
• WMT

Higher sales may push businesses to raise inventory levels, which fell again in July.

09/11/09 - 11:04 AM EDT

A Brief History of Stock Options

By Guest Contributor

Options have come a long way since Aristotle wrote about their use in the making of olive oil. Here's what new investors need to know about their history.

09/08/09 - 06:00 AM EDT

Signs Point to a Trend Reversal in September

By Kevin Grewal, Contributor

• Tickers in this article:
• DIA
• QQQQ
• SPY

While indicators suggest an economic recovery, there are more arguments for a cooling of the markets.

09/01/09 - 02:09 PM EDT

Warren Buffett Delivers Warning on U.S. Debt

By Ty Wenger

• Tickers in this article:
• BRK.A
• BRK.B
• NYT

Warren Buffett, the famed Oracle of Omaha, pens a column in Wednesday's New York TImes in which he warns of the "butterfly effect" of unchecked, long-term debt.

08/19/09 - 05:48 AM EDT

International Selloff ... or 'Tiger Effect'?

By Ty Wenger

• Tickers in this article:
• NKE

Monday's massive international selloff followed immediately on the heels of the most stunning defeat in the career of Tiger Woods. Coincidence? Or another example of the 'Tiger Effect' in action?

08/18/09 - 08:45 AM EDT

Fund Lessons From Buffett

By Don Dion

• Tickers in this article:
• BRK.A
• BRK.B
• BYD
• GE
• GS
• NONE

Buffett was a master in picking growth stocks.

08/14/09 - 10:38 AM EDT

Today's Outrage: Schwab's ARS Victimhood

By Glenn Hall, Editor in Chief

• Tickers in this article:
• C
• GS
• JPM
• MS
• SCHW

Schwab is claiming to be the victim of the collapse of the auction-rate securities market as the New York attorney general pressures the brokerage to issue ARS refunds. But what about caveat emptor?

07/20/09 - 09:36 AM EDT

Cramer's 'Mad Money': Staying in the Game

By Scott Rutt

Cramer gives home gamers insights on how to trade in a troubled market.

06/29/09 - 07:00 PM EDT

Dicker's Commodity Plan for Oil, Gold

By Daniel Dicker, Senior Contributor

• Tickers in this article:
• COP
• CVX
• GLD
• USO
• VLO

Oil and gold are making big moves and need to be part of your commodity plan for next week.

05/29/09 - 01:06 PM EDT

Stock Market Game Week in Review

By The Stock Market Game Program

• Tickers in this article:
• CF
• CL
• DO
• GILD
• L
• WIN

For Stock Market Game teachers, here's a look at investment strategy.

03/30/09 - 02:49 PM EDT