Investing

BigCharts: BigCharts is the world's most comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research Web site, providing access to professional-level research tools such as interactive charts, stock and fund quotes, industry analysis and intraday stock screeners, as well as market news and commentary. Great source for historical stock quotes.
DealBook: DealBook is a source for financial news and analysis from the New York Times. It covers mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital and more.
FundAlarm: FundAlarm is an independent site that tracks mutual funds and attempts to help consumers determine when the time is right to sell. It also includes a list of the worst-performing funds.
Investing in Bonds: Created by the Bond Market Association, this site aims to educate investors—from beginners to experienced investors. This site is a good source for bond price information, as well as market data, news, commentary, and general information about bonds.
Investopedia: Investopedia is the online encyclopedia of investing. Resources are provided for four main types of users: beginners, experienced investors, active traders or retirement planners. The site offers tutorials, articles, research and advice on all facets of investing.
The Investor’s Clearinghouse: The Investor’s Clearinghouse, a project of the Alliance for Investor Education, provides resources and links to websites that educate the public about investing. Materials are presented for people of all ages and experience.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Kiplinger’s, a comprehensive portal for financial information, offers free advice and information on investing, along with current quotes, news, charts, company financials, SEC filings and more. Premium services are available with a paid subscription.
Lipper Fund Screener: Although designed primarily for investment professionals, this site provides fund analysis that can be helpful for anyone.
Morningstar: Morningstar is known for their coverage of mutual funds, but they now cover stocks as well. Free membership includes current quotes and reports for stocks and funds, investment education materials, current market advice, and investment tools. Premium services are available with a paid subscription.
Path to Investing: From the Foundation for Investor Education, this site offers resources on all types of investing including starting points, investing for specific goals, retirement planning and investor protection. Articles by experts cover topics ranging from diversification and risk & return to investing for college or IRAs. The “Vantage Points” section provides in-depth publications on specific investment topics and needs.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – Online Publications: A great source of information on all aspects of investing, from how to work with a broker to how to read a mutual fund prospectus. Users can browse the alphabetical listing of titles or search for a specific topic.