With the rapid and unpredictable pace of today’s news cycle, we’ve heard from many of our clients that they’re unsure of where to even begin searching online for the latest market and industry news. I thought it best, then, to share some of the resources we consult on a regular basis. These sites offer a well-rounded view of what constitutes breaking news online, as well as valuable investment management and financial planning insight.
Yahoo! Finance and MarketWatch: Two of the most frequently-monitored sources for our team here at Edgemoor, these sites offer a buffet of news (from a variety of publications, in the case of Yahoo! Finance). Also highlighting real-time market stats, these are straightforward, easy-to-navigate sites, perfect when you’re looking for the latest market figures and trends.
Wall Street Journal: Sometimes the most obvious pick is also one of the strongest. The Wall Street Journal consistently provides top-shelf reporting and analysis of domestic and global markets. The writing sets it apart, and the online version features even more articles than what you’ll find in the print version. Subscription required.
MorningStar: Specializing in coverage related to investing, MorningStar offers news, commentary, data, tools and forums to help readers better understand the markets. A newer section devoted to providing advice and tips for maximizing personal finance is an added bonus. MorningStar’s coverage of an extensive list of stocks has provided us with many good investment ideas over the years. Subscription required for research reports and other premium content.
Barron’s: Offering business news, blogs, tips and statistics across industries, Barron’s is a handy one-stop shop for business and financial news. The balance of commentary and straight news is helpful for getting the facts and seeing how the publication’s stable of writers feel about the latest developments in the business world. We rely primarily on the print version, which comes out each Saturday and is required weekend reading for us, but we also consult the online site. Subscription required.
BusinessWeek: A magazine-style menu of business news and summaries, covering finance, technology, innovation, management, small business and global markets, BusinessWeek has a clean look and a wide coverage area – a great source for more in-depth analyses of issues beyond the day’s headlines.
Are there others you would recommend? Where else have you found up-to-date market news?
