Little, Jeffrey B

Describes the indicators and systems used by analysts to determine short term stock price movements.

Examines growth stocks as shares of companies whose sales and profits are increasing faster than their particular industry or the economy in general.

Explains investment alternatives to common stocks, specifically bonds, preferred stocks, and money market instruments.

Offers advice on selecting a stockbroker and explains various aspects of trading and investing, including margin accounts, investment clubs, and mutual funds.

Introduces stock options, explains puts and calls and how they work, and discusses strategies for using these investments.

Explains how to identify and learn more about the best companies in which to invest, with an emphasis on the reading of financial statements and the basics of analysis.

Presents a brief history of Wall Street and explains how stocks and bonds are traded in the U.S. securities market.

Explains how to interpret the tables and graphs of stock price information and other financial news in newspaper business pages.

Explains how a stock is created, how a new company is founded and financed, why investors invest in companies, and how an established company is organized and raises money for its operations.