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Free guides that explain how stocks work, what the jargon means and what is going on with the companies you care about. No finance degree needed.

Beginner guides

Why Do Stocks Go Up and Down? Explained Like You're 5A simple explanation of why stock prices change every day, from supply and demand to earnings, news and interest rates.
How to Read a Stock QuoteLearn what every number on a stock quote means, including price, change, volume, market cap, P/E ratio and the 52 week range.
What Happens When the Stock Market Closes at 4 PM?Find out what the closing bell means, why prices matter at the close, and what after hours trading is, in plain English.
How to Start Following Stocks Without Risking Any MoneyA calm beginner guide to learning how stocks work by following companies you already know, before you ever invest a dollar.
What Is Earnings Season and Why Does It Move Stocks?Earnings season is when public companies report results. Learn why it matters, what analysts watch and why prices jump.
Stocks vs ETFsStocks give you a piece of one company, while ETFs give you a basket of many. Learn how they differ and when people use each.
What Is a Stock Market Index? S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow ExplainedA stock market index is a scoreboard for a group of companies. Learn how the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow differ.
How to Read an Earnings Report in 5 MinutesA plain English walkthrough of the numbers in a company's quarterly earnings report and what to look for first.

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