Over the past quarter century, Understanding Wall Street has helped everyone from rookie investors to Wall Street veterans understand exactly how the market works and how to determine which stocks to buy ... and which to avoid. The fourth edition of this top-selling guide--still as easy-to-read, practical, and comprehensive as the first three--has been completely updated to help investors prosper in today's new, no-limits marketplace.

The time was the1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar’sPoker. Michael Lewis wasfresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when helanded a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street’s premierinvestment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose fromcallow trainee to bond salesman, raking in millions for the firmand cashing in on a modern-day gold rush. Liar’s Poker is theculmination of those heady, frenzied years—a behind-the-scenes lookat a unique and turbulent time in American business. From thefrat-boy camaraderie of the forty-first-floor trading room to thekiller instinct that made ambitious young men gamble everything ona high-stakes game of bluffing and deception, here is MichaelLewis’s knowing and hilarious insider’s account of an unprecedentedera of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune.

Even with all the ups and downs, the stock marketis still one of the best places to invest your money, espe- ciallyif you're willing to stay in the market for a while. This helpful guide is the next best thing to a per- sonal stockbroker, taking you step by step through the exciting but oftenoverwhelming process of stock investing, helping even the mostnovice investor feel like a veteran trader. In it, you get: · A primer on the stock market, how it works today, thedifferent ways you can invest in it, and the risks associated witheach. · A comparison of investing versus trading, including daytrading, and tips for building a diversified stock portfolio. · Advice on finding and evaluating the financialstatements, industry climate, and other infor- mation for a companyoffering stock before you invest. · Guidance on finding a broker or going it alone, orderingstock, maximizing your investment, and minimizing your chances forloss. · Pointers for evaluating how your stoc

Jim Rogers, whose entertaining accounts of his travels around the world -- studying the markets from Russia to Singapore from the ground up-- has enthralled readers, investors and Wall Street aficionados for two decades in such books as Investment Biker, Adventure Capitalist, Hot Commodities and A Bull In China . In his engaging memoir Street Smarts, Rogers offers pithy commentary from a lifetime of adventure, from his early years growing up a na?ve kid in Demopolis, Alabama, to his fledgling career on Wall Street, to his cofounding the wildly successful Quantum Fund. Rogers always had a restless curiosity to experience and understand the world around him. In Street Smarts, he takes us through the highlights of his life in the financial markets, from his school days at Yale and Oxford -- where despite the fact that he didn’t have enough money to afford the appropriate pair of shoes, he coxed the crew and helped to win the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race as well as the Thames Cup, the first of h

Now updated—the classic guide that teaches women how to takecontrol of their own finances When this groundbreaking yet compassionate book was firstpublished ten years ago, it lifted a veil on women’s resistance tomanaging their money, revealing that many were still waiting for aprince to rescue them financially. In this revised edition, whichreflects our present-day economic world, Barbara Stanny inspiresreaders to take charge of their money and their lives. Filled withreal-life success stories and practical advice—from tips onidentifying the factors that keep women fearful and dependent tochecklists and steps for overcoming them—this book is the next bestthing to having one’s own financial coach.

How can individual investors sort through the technical talk of Wall Street analysts, avoid self-serving nonsense, and find the gems that will guide them to the right stocks at the right time? Based on years of experience and extensive statistical analysis, Mitch Zacks' proven formulas allow the average investor to invest like pro.

The New York Times bestseller...now with a newintroduction by the author. Financial planner and broker Julie Stav has been helping womenget rich for years. Now she offers her hands-on techniques andinspiring advice in a book that simplifies the stock market andputs a new world of wealth within reach. And with updatedinformation--including current examples, the hottest new websites,and more--this smart, sensible, and down-to-earth book is the idealguide for women who want to invest in their dreams.

As soon as the financial crisis erupted, the finger-pointingbegan. Should the blame fall on greedy traders, lazy regulators, orclueless home buyers? According to Bethany McLean, author of thebestselling Enron book "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and JoeNocera, the star "New York Times" columnist, the real answer is allof the above. Many devils helped bring hell to the economy. Yetdespite all the analysis of the crash, no one has put all thepieces together and named those responsible. Until now.

Stock options have been much maligned recently, mainly because of fatcat executives who've cashed them in for millions, before the share price tanks and average shareholders suffer. But stock options can be a very good thing if handled correctly, say Rutgers University professors Blasi and Kruse and BusinessWeek editor Bernstein. They make the argument for why options-offered to all employees, not just upper-level execs-are a serious boon, "bringing about a more productive company and, ultimately, rewarding employees and outside shareholders alike." The book does seem a bit quaint at times, such as when it talks about how Silicon Valley types have got it right when it comes to options. (Many of those high-tech firms, of course, are either defunct or fighting for their lives.) The pace is somewhat plodding, as the authors recount company strategies and cite various studies, but the introduction and conclusion focus on sexier, newsier issues such as the "option-induced avarice" that led CEOs to jimmy company nu

Sound investment basics. Valueinvesting concentrates on business tangibles and common sense. Thisguide explains these strategies in clear, jargon-free terms, andgives advice on: the importance of knowing the four major parts ofa company?’s annual report and how to read them, how to listen forinsights into the company plans and performance during the CEO?’sdiscussion with analysts, and major strategic investment policiesthat drive value investing and how to select the one right for yourgoals. ?· From an expert financial writer ?· Red-hot investment strategy in this troubled financialclimate ?· Billionaire gurus like Warren Buffet advocate valueinvesting

The definitive guide to buying and selling … The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Investing in Stocks coverseverything readers need to know to take advantage of the long- andshort-term opportunities in the equities market, including howstocks stack up against other forms of investing, a tour of themajor U.S. exchanges, choosing an investment style, and much more.In addition, the book covers the investment strategies andphilosophies of some of Wall Street’s most successful investors. Anappendix contains the contact information for all the majorfull-service and discount brokers.

For several years high-profile corporate wrongdoers have been vilified by the media. Yet the problem, according to Gary Weiss, is not just a few isolated instances of malfeasance. The problem is in the very fabric of Wall Street and its practices that enable and even encourage corruption—practices that are so pervasive and so difficult to combat that they are in effect perfect crimes, with the small investor left holding the bag. In this blistering report from the front, Weiss describes how the ethos of Mafia chophouses, boiler rooms, and penny stock peddlers now permeates all of Wall Street. Protected from investor lawsuits by laughably corrupt arbitration systems, Wall Street firms are free to fleece unsuspecting clients with little or no risk. But as this empowering book shows, ordinary investors can fight back and come out on top—if they learn to recognize warning signs, filter media chatter, and spot looming corporate meltdowns in advance. Prepare to be surprised, get angry, and t

Perino recounts in riveting detail the 1933 hearings that putWall Street on trial for the Great Crash. Never before in Americanhistory had so many financial titans been called to account beforethe public, and they had come within a few weeks of emergingunscathed.

Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing -- the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market -- aren't taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences. For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald's, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland -- and the basic principles behi

A graduate of Duke University in 2002 and an analyst for J.P. Morgan for a few years after that， Dana Vachon is a writing wunderkind along the lines of Jay McInerney in Bright Lights， Big City and Bret Easton Ellis in Less Than Zero。 However， the similarity ends with the theme of young guys on the razzle， because Vachon’s protagonist， unlike his predecessors， observes and learns without falling into the honey pot。 Tommy Quinn graduates from Georgetown and lands a job with J.S. Spenser， an investment banking firm。 His major was Interdisciplinary Studies， a kind of Liberal Arts wastebasket， and he knows nothing about finance。 In the brain-deadening Spenser training program he hooks up with Roger Thorne， a really crass human being， but one who knows all the moves。 The genesis of the friendship sets the tone rather well： They are both wearing Gucci loafers and Rolex watches。 The story begins at Roger’s engagement party， with Tommy waiting for his erstwhile girlfrie

Open the pages of the Fifth Edition of Essentials of Investments and you will clearly understand that the author team of Zvi Bodie,Alex Kane,and Alan Marcus if Committed to providign you the Material you need to Understand today's investments environment.

A penny saved may be a penny earned, but a penny invested canbe even more. In this financial crisis, old advice about equities, mutualfunds, commodities, and real estate may no longer hold. Here is afresh look at all aspects of investing to help readers protect andgrow their wealth. This edition includes the most currentinformation on: corporate fundamentals; the sub-prime crisis andits effects; practical tools for evaluating mutual funds; adviceabout riding the equity market; and the use of Exchange TradedFunds.

It’s refreshing to encounter a title about world-famous investment wizard Warren Buffett that doesn’t paint him as a superhero. Despite his many successes, Buffett has made mistakes and not always taken the right steps, as recounted in this measured, objective account that scrutinizes Buffett’s techniques and presents investment fundamentals and strategies. Unfortunately, Casella’s reading is somewhat lackluster. His careful, almost phonetic enunciation of some phrases and sentences makes it seem as if he is seeing the text for the first time. Although monotonous might be too strong a word, his performance could use a little more spark. Casual listeners may tune out, but those who stick with this “penetrating look at Buffett” will gain insight into the respected businessman and learn more about investment strategies.

For the first time, business journalist Janet Lowe provides alively and lucid introduction to financial genius Benjamin Graham'sinvestment theories, presented in terms of both his life and hiswork.

The Last Partnerships narrates the rise and fall of the great financial houses--from the "Yankee Bankers" at the turn of the 19th century, up to Goldman Sachs's historic IPO in 1999-- tracing their origins, their successes and failures over the years, and the reasons for their ultimate demise.

For investors at all levels. Completely updated, this practical guide has the informationinvestors need to keep up in the complex, fast-paced, and highlyprofitable world of options and futures, where everything is inplay—from oil to diamonds, poultry to vaccines, franchises tocoffee. ? Provides cutting edge information on energy futures andoptions ? Tools for creating flexible strategies that can move with thetimes ? New information on the solid standbys like livestock, preciousmetals, and equities ? Keyed to the new realities of the global economy, making thisbook vital for investors at all levels ? Highly respected expert author