Where to look for information when working with stocks?

A lot of information is available on Internet about stocks and stock market and there is lot of issues regarding availability of information. Some websites publish articles for professional use and some are using this as a marketing tool. Being an investor it is very important to know about all the prospects of stocks. For this you need to know about a credible source of information. There are different websites available and they are somewhat different from each other. If you are a new investor there is a risk for you of information overload, you are not in need of all the available information. You only need some specific type of information. Here are some of the reliable and useful sites, which can help you to get started with stock trading.

Bidnessetc.com

This site is very different from other sites as it presents information in very humorous way. It has all the characters animated, which make it easier for you to relate with. Bidnessetc.com has well divided sections and it is very easy to browse through different sections.

Yahoo! Finance

Yahoo! Finance is a very old provider of stock market information and news. It has all the detailed quotes and historical prices data as well. There is a slight downside to it and it can be a bit confusing sometimes.

Morningstar

Morningstar is different form other websites in a way that it provides information which is not easily available on other sites. In addition to regular information like earning, prices and revenues it also provides analysis of different well-known stocks. It has a subscription service with charges of $20 and offers 14 days free trial. The premium is well worth if you are dealing with good sum of money.

Reuters    

Reuters is well-reputed site for its news service, which is well appreciated by most of the investors. Their financial news is top rated and financial profiles are also unmatched. With the increasing impact of globalization, Reuters is a must read.

CNN Money

If you are looking for company and investing news CNN money is an excellent source.  The company also covers personal finance, the economy, small business and other relevant topics.

Forbes

Forbes is also a favorite source of many known investors. It has several in depth reports and reviews. It will be provide negative and positive reviews. Forbes is known for interviewing former company executives, suppliers and competitors.  Forbes also write opinions and majors decisions of major stock market players.

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is also really good in reporting and it provides a common language to U.S. business community. It also has some great articles in its weekly publications

Smart Money

Smart Money is a joint publication of Hearst Communications Inc., and Dow Jones & Co. They offer some knowledgeable reporting while adding some taste and flavor to it. I really like Paul Sturm’s column where he usually combines commentary and interesting stock screen.