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Originally posted by Phil:

Phat_Goat, discarding microsoft due to xbox's [questionable] flop (isn't it completely sold out until feburary in the US?) isn't smart.

I dont believe that i only gave that as the sole reason, ive followed their stock and its borderline. I also explained that.

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I don't get buying stocks... I've been told by my family I should invest in some stocks, but i never understood the stock market. That blue ticker thing, it's all chinese to me. Is there some site that exlains how to work it in easy terms?

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Originally posted by Speed:

I don't get buying stocks... I've been told by my family I should invest in some stocks, but i never understood the stock market. That blue ticker thing, it's all chinese to me. Is there some site that exlains how to work it in easy terms?

Yeah, theres plenty out there to give you some good information. Search for Motley Fool, they have quite a bit of info for the beginner or seasoned investor. Once you learn what it all means, start looking on msn.com's stock section.

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Phat_Goat, your reasons reflect a poor understanding of the stock market, or unrealistic expectations.

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MS stocks have been dwindling around 25-29$ range for a very long time, this time last year they were at 28$, theve gone down.

Comparing to a year ago is a very short-run perspective. Also, all stocks go up and down and so a difference of five dollars or whatever is pretty insignifigant as it will likely go back up.

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Both stocks are good to invest in as both companies are rolling out with promising products.

1. Microsoft is good, as they're expected to release Win Vista and Office 12 soon
2. Apple is good, as there's a LOT of hype and rumors about first intel basec Macs appearing on shelfs as early as next week (so buy NOW)

I'd also look into Intel (although MAJOR rebranding is coming up in 1st quarter of 2006, not sure how thats going to affect the company yet).

Basically, do your research and asking on NS won't cut it. While Im a finance major, I can't be nearly as helpful as a broker. Also, diversify diversify deversify. Don't stick with just ONE stock. This is probably for the future, not now as your funds are limited, but always keep it in mind to expand you horizons and have holdings in multiple companies to minimize risk.

You might also want to look into mutual funds.

As suggested above, http://www.fools.com is a good resource for beginners, so read a lot beforehand, don't just jump into it.

Last but not least, GOOD LUCK!

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Originally posted by Dimitry:

I'd also look into Intel (although MAJOR rebranding is coming up in 1st quarter of 2006, not sure how thats going to affect the company yet).

Do you have any more info on the rebranding? If they are changing the name, adopting a new logo or anything, I'd be interested to see some stuff about their process/reasoning, etc.

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Originally posted by Phil:

Phat_Goat, your reasons reflect a poor understanding of the stock market, or unrealistic expectations.

Quote:

MS stocks have been dwindling around 25-29$ range for a very long time, this time last year they were at 28$, theve gone down.

Comparing to a year ago is a very short-run perspective. Also, all stocks go up and down and so a difference of five dollars or whatever is pretty insignifigant as it will likely go back up.

Unrealistic expectations? Fine...

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Originally posted by Phat_Goat:

Originally posted by Phil:

Phat_Goat, your reasons reflect a poor understanding of the stock market, or unrealistic expectations.

Quote:

MS stocks have been dwindling around 25-29$ range for a very long time, this time last year they were at 28$, theve gone down.

Comparing to a year ago is a very short-run perspective. Also, all stocks go up and down and so a difference of five dollars or whatever is pretty insignifigant as it will likely go back up.

Unrealistic expectations? Fine...

I dont even understand how that furthers the conversation. If you are expecting to make a large gain in a short period (a year), MS isn't going to do it. It is simply not a risky enough investment.

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Apple has been going up alot. Microsoft has been going down alot.

Which means you need to decide which is likely to shift, and buy accordingly. Microsoft isn't going to be going up any time soon (Vista isn't due until the end of 2006), and Apple is due to launch several new products in the coming months, including the unveil of the Intel Mac, which means they aren't due to go down any time soon.

I say Apple.

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Originally posted by Down:

Originally posted by Dimitry:

I'd also look into Intel (although MAJOR rebranding is coming up in 1st quarter of 2006, not sure how thats going to affect the company yet).

Do you have any more info on the rebranding? If they are changing the name, adopting a new logo or anything, I'd be interested to see some stuff about their process/reasoning, etc.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-s-Branding-Plans-Desconspired-12675.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/UPDATE-Intel-s-Rebrandin ... Revelead-12775.shtml

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