Stay Up to Date Using Google Finance
Google Finance is a website that was launched in March of 2006 by none other than Google itself. It has proven itself to be the "go to" site for all things related to finances. Whether you are a financial guru who wants to brush up quickly on what is going on in the world or a novice who is just beginning to dip their toe in this realm, Google Finance can lead you in the right direction. The features include:
Markets
Choosing the Market tab will show you what is going on with the stock markets around the world. At a quick glance, you can see what's up, what's down, what's changed all categorized in easy to scan lists and charts. This is helpful for those who already have a decent base knowledge of the market.
News
If you are not as interested in the specific percentage points a specific company a company has changed, you can look at the top news stories. News related to finance is gathered from the most trusted sources and compiled in a single list for the user to view. This is the ideal tab for those who are less versed in the language of the stock market and meanings of specific numbers.
Portfolios
For those who are personally invested in the stock market or have a keen interest in a specific industry, they can create a portfolio with their unique choices. Going to the portfolio does not actually link up to any of the individual's personal information, but it does allow them to scan the news and changes that would be available to the greater public as it relates to their stock options.
Stock Screener
For those who want the toned down experience of being on Wall Street, they can head to the stock screener option. In an easy to organize table, the user can navigate which exchange and sector they want to view.
Google Domestic Trends
Google Finance also consolidates the domestic trends based on industry. If you want to follow the financial realm of small businesses or the automotive industry or even furniture, you can simply choose the trend you want to view and examine it's impact on the economy in an interactive chart.
If you are interested in staying on top of the latest financial news around the world, there is no site more organized, user friendly, and concise than Google Finance.
Gennady Barsky is a real estate mogul with a background in entrepreneurship.