Investment Information on the Internet
 Bonds
Bondtalk.com
This web site gives independent information on the bond market and the
economy, including current composite rates for U.S. treasury bonds, current
news and economic data. Anthony Cresonzi, an economist who frequently
appears on CNBC and in the Wall Street Journal, gives readers research and
views on the bond market.
BondMarkets.com
The Bond Market Association, the organization that sponsors the site,
includes securities firms and banks that underwrite, trade and sell debt
securities. Those securities include municipal and US government bonds,
mortgages, and money market securities. The site provides statistics,
reports and links to outside agencies to help keep investors informed.
Commodities
Commodity Charts and Quotes
Commodities buyers will find this site useful. Many commodities and
financial indicators are tracked. You can create a personalized menu to use
everyday. A forum for discussing issues is provided. A directory of brokers
is available.
Chicago Board of Trade
The latest quotes, data, and commentary are available on the official
Chicago Board of Trade site. Products include agricultural futures and US
treasury bonds.
Company
Information
Annual Report
Service
Free sign-up is available for anyone wanting access to thousands of company
annual reports. Members have a choice of viewing the reports online or
receiving hard copies of individual reports.
U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission
This government site provides news put out by the agency about companies. It
also includes company filings (10Q and 8K forms).
General
Investing
The Street.com
Stock quotes; the Dow Jones Average, and information on stocks, bonds and
mutual funds are available here. Research tools covering company earnings
and reports are also available.
Investor Guide
There is a lot of good information on this site about all aspects of
investing. Investing basics, information on stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
retirement, home buying, college investment, and venture capital are some of
the subjects covered. Daily and weekly newsletters are also available free.
Investment
Gateways
Yahoo Finance
This is a very strong part of the yahoo web site focusing on financial matters.
It has quotes, message boards, company information, Information on stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, options, and much more. There are links to other
helpful sites provided.
Media
Sites
ABC News
ABC news’s site includes a summary of business news, commentary and
information on mutual funds, other forms of investments, and small business.
CNN Money
This site includes stories on investing. There is also current information
on the market indexes.
CBS Marketwatch
This media site includes quotes, market information and business news.
Mutual
Funds
Smart Money Magazine
This includes research tools, news and analysis, and some recommendations.
Mutual Fund Investor's Center
This is the site of a non-profit organization of the no load mutual fund
industry. Its purpose is to explain the basics of mutual funds to investors.
There are links and a fund calculator included.
Morningstar
You can register for free to use part of this site, the online home of the
popular mutual fund newsletter. Other sections require payment.
Quotes
and Charts
Ask Research
A free service for investors, this has charts going back 5 years and includes
updated market indices.
Big Charts
This web site has historical quotes dating to 1985. There are charts, quotes
and analysis available on the site.
Stocks
NASDAQ
This official web site for NASDAQ provides quotes, indexes, market news,
and more.
New York Stock Exchange
There is much information on listed companies, index information,
international stock news, and an education section on this official web site
for the NYSE.
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