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Penny Stocks Explained for Beginners

John McDowell : May 9, 2022
Last Updated: March 19, 2024

What are Penny Stocks?

Penny stocks refer to small companies that usually trade at low prices in the stock market, from a few pennies to $5 per...

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The Best Free Stock Charts

John McDowell : May 6, 2022
Last Updated: October 15, 2023

Free stock charts are a great way to get your feet wet in the market without committing to a paid charting service. These days, there are quite a few...

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The Epic Volkswagen Short Squeeze Explained

John McDowell : May 5, 2022
Last Updated: October 15, 2023

The Volkswagen short squeeze of 2008 was epic. Only a few times in history has a stock rocketed that quickly and violently to jaw-dropping prices....

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Bull Flag Trading Pattern Explained

John McDowell : May 4, 2022
Last Updated: October 21, 2023

Bull flag trading patterns are one of many patterns that traders study in the markets. Trading patterns are a way to simplify the markets and...

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Bear Market Explanation and Investing Strategies

John McDowell : May 4, 2022
Last Updated: December 3, 2023

There is a cliché that “stocks only go up.” Well, in a bull market, that might be true. However, in a bear market, over 75% of stocks go down with...

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Stock Trading Simulators for Beginners

John McDowell : May 2, 2022
Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Stock trading simulators serve a unique purpose in the world of trading and investing. While not always popular, they provide the necessary...

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Can the stock market still crash?

John McDowell : April 26, 2022
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

This question seems to be on a lot of investors' minds lately. Inflation is no longer transitory according to the Federal Reserve, growth stocks are...