The market’s recent sell-off has helped bring the Nasdaq down to its lowest point since last October. Although I’m just an amateur investor, I have been interested in a few stocks that have been the most victimized in recent months. These stocks have piqued my interest and I’ll be keeping my eye [...]

Some of you might remember my post a few weeks back about my broker that offers 20 free stock trades a month: Freetrade. Well, I received the following e-mail this morning:

The first ingredient in the “Recipe For Success” is the power of now. It is the power to decide, to quickly choose a path, commit to it completely, and take action. This can change lives, and help you and I achieve ultimate success and freedom.

One technique often used by shortists and technical analysts is called Candlestick Charting. This method incorporates how human emotions effect stock prices, and allows analysts to predict the movement of stock prices.

I love food. And I love money. So it just seems natural that I try to combine the two and invest in the restaurant industry.

The “Premium Convenience Sector” is the fastest-growing sector in the foodservice industry, offering good food quickly in a comfortable setting. While there is not yet a chain with over 1000 restaurants, the group is currently dominated by Panera Bread, a company that I absolutely love.

I recently found this article from Inc. Magazine that discusses the “serial entrepreneur”. It just goes to show that ideas are everywhere, and that it takes a certain mindset to start and build businesses.