General Coverage
- The sheer quantity of news that can impact your investments and the market as a whole can be overwhelming. These sites will give you exactly what you need to stay on top of it all without sacrificing too much of your valuable time.
General Market Snapshots
- Check this listing for a brief look at the performance of the most important indices, allowing you to quickly gauge the condition of the market as a whole.
Before the Open
- Be prepared for the day ahead with this listing of news from before the bell. These sites are a good place to look for futures information to gauge how the market might begin the day.
Midday Market Updates
- These outlets will keep you informed up to the minute throughout the day.
Gainers, Losers, Actively-Traded
- Get a quick read on the standout stocks of the day: gainers (stocks rising the most), losers (stocks falling the most), and most active (stocks with the highest trading volume).
After Hours
- The trading day used to end promptly at 4 pm EST, but now investors are able to trade any time, day or night. Use this listing of news sources to stay on top of developments after the closing bell that affect your investments and the markets as a whole.
Nasdaq Indices
- The Nasdaq is is an index composed largely of technology stocks. Use the sites in this listing to keep up with its performance and the news affecting tech stocks in general.
Dow Jones Averages
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most widely used indicator for the condition of the overall market. The DJIA is made up of thirty actively traded blue chip stocks, primarily industrials. Use this listing to see what's happening to the DJIA and the stocks that comprise it.
S&P Indices
- The S&P 500 is an index of blue-chip stocks and is considered to be a benchmark for the performance of the overall stock market. These sites will let you know how the index is performing and what news is causing it to move.
Tech Sector Indices
- Use these sites see how the various tech sectors are faring. You'll find indices that the sites or other sources have compiled to represent a given sector or sectors from the technology landscape. Keep in mind that they may define sectors or select representative stocks differently.
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