Hot Hubs · by William F. Torpey · tagged finance RSS icon

Sort Results: [ Hot | Best | Latest ]

77

Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks?

by William F. Torpey

Financial pundits can tick off dozens of strategies for winning in the market. Such advice ranges from the astrological alignment of the stars to environmentally correct stocks or mutual funds. I say, if you have spare funds, take the plunge -- but be careful! published 5 weeks ago

20 comments    finance advice investing

The Chicago Daily Tribune Headline Reads: Dewey Defeats Truman. Harry Truman Didn't Always Go By Political Polls64

Bottom Line Is Usually Below You

by William F. Torpey

The idea may be good, but you've got to look at the bottom line. Business is proficient at coming up with pithy little adages to justify what they do. But it's not always what the bottom line shows that counts. sometimes it's what the bottom line doesn't show. published 4 months ago

8 comments    business finance election

Warren Buffett, chairman, Berkshire Hathaway64

Chasing After Stocks

by William F. Torpey

Playing the stock market can be fun, but it isn't a game for sissies. If you follow conventional wisdom, you'll keep a close eye on earnings, buyouts, splits, political events, momentum and the balance sheet. After you study all that, hang on to your wallet! published 6 months ago

2 comments    finance money fun

New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, New York City64

Watching the Market Can Be Fun

by William F. Torpey

You don't have to be rich to follow the ups and downs of the stock market, but it helps. It's fun to try to figure out what the market's doing; and it can be profitable for anyone with a few dollars -- and a yen for risk. published 7 months ago

1 comment    finance money fun

working