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The key to being a smart investor is understanding the forces that drive stock prices up and down. At its most basic level, stock prices are driven by supply and demand. If more people want to buy a stock than sell it, the price rises. Conversely, if more people want to sell than buy, the price falls. Ultimately, the price of a stock multiplied by the number of shares outstanding determines a company’s value.
As you can imagine, with all of the news that is available to us today it can be difficult to sort through and find the information that is relevant to our investments. However, there are six ways to keep up to date on current events that could impact your investments. We’ve outlined them below.
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