If you're just easing into investing, many brokerages offer free stock-trading apps to get you started. The best ones offer zero-commission trading, no or low account minimums and diverse investment ...

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Social trading platforms enable investors to share information, discuss investment ideas and copy the trades of other users. With various options available, it can be daunting to choose the best ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

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