Investing - August 2006

2006-08-17 16:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to pretend to have a $1000 or so and pretend-invest in stocks. That way i can see how well ive done after a week or so.

2006-08-17 15:54:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please give a reason as to why this stock, or these stocks, are a good buy now. No penny stocks please.

2006-08-17 15:35:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

(China Coal Resource, Aug 18, 1006) Article:
In the first half of 2006, China's total power consumption reached 1.3 trillion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 12.89 per cent over the same period a year ago. But the country only generated 1.23 trillion kilowatt-hours during the first six months of this year - a shortfall of 700 million kilowatt-hours. According to China Electricity Council Secretary-General Wang Yonggan, power shortages will continue to plague China, but he hopes they will somewhat ease. At the beginning of 2005, twenty-five Chinese provinces suffered power shortages. This had been reduced to nine provinces this past January, and recently the number of provinces suffering power shortages had fallen to four.


China relieved its widespread power shortages over the past six months because of its new power stations, but officials insist the (1)http://www.zoomchina.com.cn/index.php?/content/view/11363/1/
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2006-08-17 15:25:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What current rate for copper in Indianapolis, Indiana, someone said it is like 3.75 a pound !! Just curious

2006-08-17 14:40:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 14:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by mickey 1

kitco.com

2006-08-17 12:50:40 · 4 answers · asked by Rockvillerich 5

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2006-08-17 11:16:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting about $3000.00. I have enough money to suit me now, I want to save about $2000 of the $3000, What is the best way? a cd (my local bank is 4.75% min 6 months, $500 min) govement bonds?, i dont know the current percent. If there is anyother ways let me know. I want to be able to get at this money with in 4 years. may continue it though.

2006-08-17 10:07:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 09:55:00 · 9 answers · asked by Dreamer 2

2006-08-17 09:42:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Only serious replies please

2006-08-17 09:12:44 · 15 answers · asked by dvonmarthairbraids1 2

2006-08-17 08:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never bought any shares of any kind and would like to get into it any suggestions?

2006-08-17 08:15:01 · 7 answers · asked by GIGI 2

want to see 29 stocks anytime.

2006-08-17 07:50:28 · 2 answers · asked by R. B. H 1

I had a personal "Stock Portfolio" on "My Yahoo" page. It disappeared. Why?

2006-08-17 07:04:56 · 2 answers · asked by Bill O 1

i was looking in buyng stocks. i want to make about $500-$700. i want to invest small time what shoulds i do. i dont want to spent a lot of money and want to make little money just enough to pay for one of my bills.

2006-08-17 07:04:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 07:00:38 · 2 answers · asked by ivofourrier 1

2006-08-17 06:10:46 · 2 answers · asked by bt_smartin 1

I'm looking to buy a house in the next 12 months but I want to turn $5000 into much, much more.

2006-08-17 05:29:30 · 10 answers · asked by Ry_man 2

There are lots of symbal names in Yahoo Finance's list. I don't know which one is the right one I need. I need the symbal of oil which is traded at $79 today, and the symbal of gold is traded at about $620 recently. Please help!!!

2006-08-17 05:25:34 · 2 answers · asked by imjscn 1

What are your experiences, good and bad? Do you lean towards risky or safe loans? Do you spread your money around to reduce risk or put large amounts in a few loans?

2006-08-17 05:15:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 05:10:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not ready to purchase again until I finish school in 2 years. Where can a safety invest this profit?

2006-08-17 04:22:16 · 14 answers · asked by Tyranus 3

The FTSE100 is the major stock market index in UK and its value on Aug 16, 2006 was 5897

Please estimate what it will do during the next 30 days and your confidence (%), in your forecast

Plese also indicate your job or credentials for giving this opinion.

As you know there are great doubts on the merits of technical analysis especially from academics and I am a doubter my self. But I stand to be corrected.
Thank you in advance.

2006-08-17 03:52:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you just bought shares in company A say for 16p and realised a takeover was in position by company B who offer you 15.65p per share. is it wise to sell?

what the advantages and disadvantages for a shareholder in a takeover situation.
thank you

2006-08-17 03:45:44 · 3 answers · asked by passport212000 1

Do investment firms look for businesses or for people with ideas for a new type of business that they could finance?

2006-08-17 03:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by goldminerone 1

Lets see how good you people are at picking stocks for short term gain. The contest is based on stocks starting to trade tomorrow on the open of the market, through the close of market next Friday.

2006-08-17 03:43:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 03:38:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me if a person can buy mortgage-backed securities on margin?
I understand the risk of buying on margin. I am just wondering if it is possible.

2006-08-17 03:32:12 · 3 answers · asked by Today is the Day 4