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Hi.. The web sites free for news and rumors of financial world very reliable? Goodmorning.. I need of some web sites for find financial news reliable.. and the web sites (it's possible free ) for follow the financial market in real time... Exist? Thank You friends Babsi

what is the sensational news in the world. otherthan ressiton in the financial markets.?

Could somebody expain the financial markets to me? When the news reports say that the indexes i.e. the FT 100 or the Dow Jones have increased/decreased by a number of points, what does this actually mean? What do all the numbers flashing across the screens in a financial centre represent?

Where to find market news feed for website?? Hey guys, I want to add a financial/markets news feed to my blog...but I cant seem to find somewhere that has financial market news syndicated where I can add the html to my blog so its updated live etc. Thestreet.com used to have feeds years ago but I cant find anything like that now...anyone have any ideas???

Which is the best web site /financial portal for india share market news?

Bush just claimed that financial markets were "strong and solid." Is he joking around? The Federal Reserve announced today that it will create 30 billion dollars and inject it into the economy via loans to ease the credit crunch in the financial markets. Why would they need to do that if the financial markets were strong and solid? What is really going on here? http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/fed-auction-30-billion-short-term/story.aspx?guid=%7BC57DAE58%2D841C%2D46BC%2DA5B6%2DFA48B581D67F%7D

Teenage businesses that I want to Start? So I am a teenager who wants to start a stock market/ financial news website...my other idea is to start a flash game site where I host games on my site. I want to major in economics when I go to college and I am a junior. What do u guys think would look best on my college resume? and what would succed any suggestions for either...What should I do?

I just presented negative news on the equity performance of my company to the chairman. what do i do? He was so mad that I presented some news that was so bleak and negative that he did not want to accept the report. All I did was report how the financial markets and earnings resulted for the past year. I also benchmarked the results with other similar companies in the same industry. Our company did not do too hot, but the Chairman got mad at me for reporting such negative results. All I did was do my job and analyze the data. What should I do to get back the good grace from Senior Management?

financial crisis in the news today? I need a summary? I need a summary of the bank crisis that I heard of in the news today about the stock markets being greatly affected by it. I will give ten points to the person with the 1st best answer. And one more thing can you try to put it into simple english rather than having economical terms that are hard to understand. thanks.

fed discount rate cut. this is more for me understanding financial markets....but? It was on bloomberg online video news.I didn't really get how the rate differential is related to what is happening with coperate bonds and T-bills( rediculously low yield). A guest from Lehman Brothers also mentioned something like "currency swap with ECB" as the next step.....how does all of this comes together. I just want to understand what I heard.

Egypt: Do you follow the world Financial news? The Egyptian Financial news? Both?Do you care? The Egyptians stock market lost 17% yesterday and today 7% Do that affect you?Do you think your life style will be affected soon because the global crisis? when do you think we can see the effect if any?

Do the Candidates support the North American Union? WiIl anyone stop it? When speaking today President Bush said "We MUST combine our resources with other countries to present a strong currency such as the EURO to the world financial market" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/meltdown_markets;_ylt=Ak2GLQf7Zlt51FoLOxHBlCus0NUE While we play petty politics our country is being sold, along with our Constitution.

What will happen to the US Constitution? If the North American Union is formed? Speaking today Bush said "We MUST combine our resources with other countries to present a strong currency such as the EURO to the world financial market" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/meltdown_markets;_ylt=Ak2GLQf7Zlt51FoLOxHBlCus0NUE

SKY News, Financial times...? Why are they good sources to use in monitoring the market? Oh dear, I think I'll change my avatar lol

What is the definition of "european financial passport"? I read this news above, and found this expression, but i do not know what is it exactly Another 13 foreign financial groups have notified the NBR (National Bank of Romania) in November about their intention to provide services directly on the Romanian market, based on the European Financial Passport. The total number of financial groups offering direct services has climbed to 105 at present. In November, banks, as well as leasing and factoring players have announced their entry onto the local market. The French group BNP Paribas has submitted a notification for its leasing...

What does it mean by "the Fed injected liquidity" into the market? US Govt printing more money? AFX News Limited US Fed reportedly injects 24 bln usd to calm markets 08.09.07, 11:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The US Federal Reserve has reportedly injected 24 bln usd into financial markets this morning, higher than the 15 bln usd markets had expected. 'This in turn suggests that funding issues in the US are running near normal which also suggests that the funds rate will likely tend to move lower over the course of the session. The market appears to be appreciating the benign implications with treasury prices now coming off the boil,' said Kenneth Logan at Thomson IFR Markets says There was no statement from the Fed or indication of any to come but in the past it has said it would stand ready to inject liquidity if needed during periods of Wall Street turmoil.

Is it possible to invest in 401k using precious metal commodity? With the news of uncertainty about the state of financial market in terms of stability, and when it does hit the market hard, the banks facing the catastrophe will not allow withdrawal of cash from the individual and business accounts, will the holding of precious metal in the deposit of the trustworthy holder (mutual fund company or other) allow APY (annual percentage yield) in compound interest on precious metal and jewelry (lucrative gems & rare minerals) holding depending on the current market demand for precious metals (fine gold, silver, platinum, etc)? Or does compound interest apply only to paper currency in saving and investment?

MasterCard stock down big time due to recent market news? target price has been downgraded to 141 if stock fall further.. would it be a good time to invest in MA or not yet since the credit market has been very unstable and we should just stay away from financial stocks for now?

Was the G20 meeting a dog and pony show? "The weekend meeting of the Group of 20 national leaders has produced no noticeable improvement of sentiment on global financial markets." http://www.680news.com/news/business/mor... They ended up not accomplishing anything, do you think we can do this by teleconference next time to save the country some money? I mean how much do you think lunch cost us?

is there website for Financial advice for Egypt stock exchange and Egyptian market in addition to egyptse.com is there website for Financial advice for Egyptian market and stock exchange in addition to www.egyptse.com and give me advise because I want to invest money in the Egyptian stock exchange I want Live real-time stock exchange market quotes, finance news, data and charts for the Egyptian market and analysis for the Egyptian market

Teen Website Ideas? So, I am a teen in High School and I am planning to start a buisiness. I have two options right now. Either a stock market tips/financial news website or an online game/video/funny picture site. What do you guys think is better. I want to major in economics so also please keep in mind what would look better on my college resume. Pleas don't answer...go study or something like. Thanks

Financial Aid appeal letter..help plz?? Please tell me what do you think of this should i add more details whatever ?? Dear Office of Student Financial Aid, I’m very devastated by the news of my financial aid suspension. I do not blame anyone but myself for this very sad consequence. I have let a lot of people down, especially myself due to my reckless attitude for which I do regret deeply and sincerely. Last a year and half is been very difficult for me and my family. I lost my grandfather and 2 of my uncles. I had to attend my grandfather funeral in Spring 07. This is why I couldn’t take my finals and failed all my classes. Also my father is a construction worker who did not a have job for the last few months due to collapse in the housing market. We are 7 people in the family and I’m the oldest child, and now I have to share some of the responsibilities to see my family getting through these inconveniences and I and my younger brother have been working on jobs to pay for our expense like rent and utility bills. These are the reasons that I was less focused in my school studies and disciplines, for which I offer my sincere regrets. I do realize that I neglected my studies and I would like another chance to do better in them. I have compiled a list of steps I need to take in order to be successful in school: 1. I will resign from my full-time job in order to give my full attention to school. 2. I will obtain a tutor for my most difficult classes by becoming familiar with the tutoring center on campus. 3. I will talk to each of my instructors personally to find out how I can do well in their classes. 4. I will manage my time wisely so that I can balance my family and studies together. 5. I will attend all of my classes to take advantage of what they have to offer. My goal is to earn a degree in Political Science so that I can make a difference in the lives of poor people in my country. Our government is corrupt and irresponsible for its own people. People don’t trust the government anymore. This is very important to me because I want restore people faith in the government by working for them and stand by them. But I can only do this if I can apply for financial aid. I am a hard-working student, and I would like the chance to prove to you that my next semester will not be a disappointment. I will try my hardest to be good role model to my family and other students. Therefore, I would humbly request this committee to give me one more chance to continue my studies uninterruptedly so that I can prove myself that I have what it takes to follow my dream. I’m looking forward to an early and favorable hearing of my case. A truly repented pupil.

Is the US economy about to collapse? By Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - North American markets roiled and the Canadian dollar tumbled Monday in the wake of the sale of New York investment bank Bear Stearns for a fraction of its former value, with some economists tentatively drawing comparison to the 1929 stock market crash. The volatility began overseas after the U.S. Federal Reserve held an emergency meeting on Sunday and cut its key rate by one-quarter of a point and said it was willing to back-stop institutions with urgent loans. In Canada, banking stocks took it on the chin as concerns spread about their level of exposure to the U.S. subprime fiasco, with the sector dropping 2.8 per cent in early afternoon trading, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX: CM.TO) stock tumbled nearly five per cent. http://ca.news.finance.yahoo.com/s/17032008/2/biz-finance-financial-markets-turmoil-stirs-economists-memories-1929-crash.html OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper is warning Canadians to brace for fiscal belt-tightening as a looming economic collapse in the U.S. threatens to make waves north of the border. http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2007/12/21/4735871-sun.html Proud American Harper is a Conservative who is in love with Bush - not an alarmist at all Idiot sean We got our "statehood" in 1867 from Her Majesty Queen Victoria --- get it straight

Surely taxpayers shouldnt be bailing out private business? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1037374/Plans-taxpayer-mortgage-risks-radical-changes-housing-market.html Because of the financial mismanagement of some companies by their directors and shareholder the tax payer might be asked to bail out them out. Do u think this is right? When they made huge divis in time of plenty did that go to the Treasury or to their pockets.

How do you play the stock market succesfully? I want to be able to follow the financial news and know how & when to change the allocations in my retirement finds which is a bunch of mutual funds?

Vanity Fair Magazine`s Top 100 people who run America...notice anything odd? NOW would you be outraged if they 80% of the above were muslim names?

Is Fox News really a Conservavtive News Network? = Waving real US Flags? K. Rupert Murdoch (Bought his US Citizenship for $1+Support H. Clinton) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer--News Corporation José María Aznar--Former President of Spain Peter Barnes--Chairman--Ansell Limited--a global leader in healthcare barrier protection Chase Carey--President and Chief Executive Officer--The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Kenneth E. Cowley--Chairman-- is a leading provider of services and technology to financial market participants in Australasia. Viet Dinh--In 1978, Dinh's mother took her children and fled Communist Vietnam in a 15-foot-long boat packed with 85 refugees. They landed in Malaysia. Six months later, the family arrived in Oregon and started life picking strawberries. Rod Eddington-Non-Executive Chairman for--Australia and New Zealand JPMorgan--A leader in investment banking, asset management, private equity, custody and transaction services, middle market financial services, and e-finance. www.jpmorgan.com Andrew S.B. Knight- Rothschild Investment Trust

Has the so called financial boom in the US all been a short term game? The subprime disaster continues to gain steam. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070809/bs_nm/markets_stocks_dc;_ylt=AqRD_cKU2oXvebcV0fUiZA2s0NUE U.S. President George W. Bush said he had been told there is enough liquidity in the system to allow markets to correct. Who told him that? Was it on page 3 of My Pet Goat?

Where can I find mergers and acquisitions data for free? Hallo there, I'm student writing a seminar paper on Business Valuation using the market transaction approach. Now I need to find some information on recent M&A cases in Business Intelligence software industry. But it turn out to be that it seems not that easy to get the data for free, I'm just a student and cannot afford for the subscription fee at big online databank. Maybe somebody could tell me how to get such information for free. I tried to check out the recent news like Oracle acquired Hyperion, but it just take too much time and I need more detailed information on the financial side... Thanks a lot in advance!!!

What moves the CSCO stock? Hi everyone, as much as I read current financial news and try to understand the market moves as a whole and the influence of the market over a single stock I some times find it hard to understand the movement of a single stock according to news dealing with that own stock. When I read the following article I expect the stock to rise. But instead it falls sharply. Could you please read the article and give me some hints on what caused the stock to fall like this?? http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/cisco-see-earnings-growth-increased/story.aspx?guid=%7B270D5D7B%2D8FCC%2D452D%2DA33D%2D8D7ABAAD9353%7D Many thanks Micron

What happened today in the stock market? I saw this headline on my local news site "Dow Sinks 225 Points As Financial Sector Struggles" Can someone explain to me what happened today? Does it effect you and me (working class)?

GASOLINE PRICE: Still high even though recent drop? Sorry to all if this is a common sense question but I have trouble figuring out why gasoline prices are stuck at the $2.00 or above range. I know gasoline price is based on 15% taxes, 14% distribution and marketing, 15% refining, and 55% crude oil. Supply and demand also play a big role with this pricing because our markets base every decision around this. But if you keep up with most recent financial news, our supply is more than ample of what we need and it is still building. What toggles me is that our crude oil is still around $60 a barrel and years ago we had barrel prices as low as $20. If we had ample supply then and ample supply now, why are we still around $60 a barrel. I noticed OPEC having emergency meetings to cut production due to the recent drop but how did they get by in earlier years when it was a lower price? It is also said that some of the OPEC members were not even producing the quota they were reporting yet we still have a very high supply but paying for it

what news will be hearing tomorrow regarding the stock market? the financials, macworld?

What is the relationship between 911 and Saddam?

Is greed the primary motivator of criminal trespassers and their supporters? THE WALL STREET JOURNAL As U.S. leaders craft policies to curb illegal immigration from Mexico, the U.S. Federal Reserve is devising programs to extend banking services to undocumented immigrants. A new remittance program aims to bring Mexican migrants who send money home into the mainstream U.S. financial system, regardless of their immigration status. Dubbed "Directo a Mexico," the remittance program enables U.S. commercial banks to make money transfers for Mexican workers through the Federal Reserve's own automated clearinghouse, which is linked to Banco de Mexico, the Mexican central bank. To use the service, a Mexican need only possess a matricula consular, an ID issued by the Mexican consulate in most major U.S. cities to those with proof of Mexican birth or citizenship, or a picture ID card issued by the U.S. or another foreign government. The idea is to make it cheaper and safer for Mexican workers to send funds to their relatives. "We offer an extremely competitive exchange rate," said Elizabeth McQuerry, an Atlanta-based assistant vice president for the Federal Reserve Bank's retail payments office. "We cost a third of other providers." The majority of immigrants currently make transfers, which average $350 each, through companies like Western Union or a hodgepodge of wire-transfer firms, couriers and others that operate out of storefronts in Hispanic enclaves. Family members then collect the wired cash at a shop in their town or village. The Federal Reserve Bank and Banco de Mexico launched a cross-country road show during the summer to promote the new funds-transfer program to commercial banks. Banks that offer the service hope to attract new customers. Indeed, one of the Federal Reserve Bank's goals is to use the program as a springboard for drawing hundreds of thousands of immigrants into the formal U.S. banking system because commercial banks require that those wanting the service first open a savings account. "People who didn't have bank accounts establish a relationship with us," said James Maloney, chairman of Mitchell Bank in Milwaukee, one of the first banks to offer the Federal Reserve Bank's remittance scheme. "It's great for our business." Acknowledging that many Mexicans sending money home are illegal immigrants, the Federal Reserve's brochure poses the following frequently asked question: "If I return to Mexico or am deported, will I lose the money in my bank account?" The answer: "No. The money still belongs to you and can be easily accessed at an ATM in Mexico using your debit card." A team at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta joined forces with a team at the Mexican central bank to design the Directo a Mexico program in response to a mandate by President Bush, following the U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity struck by Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox in 2001. One of the stated objectives was to lower the cost paid by Mexican workers to send money to their native country. The Federal Reserve Bank's brochure touts the favorable foreign-exchange rate, based on the official rate, and a low transfer fee. "In addition, your money is safer in the bank than in your pockets or underneath the mattress," the brochure says. Retail banks that participate in the program charge as little as $2.50 a transfer compared with $40 charged by some transfer services. Retail banks in the program pay the Federal Reserve 67 cents per transfer. Most immigrants operate in a cash economy outside the formal banking system, where they have neither credit nor identity. In a post 9/11 era, bringing immigrants into the banking system - and tracking their remittances - is vital to security, supporters say. Critics, however, say the Federal Reserve Bank is coddling illegal immigrants and helping them engage in capital flight. "Anything that makes it easier for people to live in this country illegally is an inducement for illegal immigration," said Ira Mehlman, a spokesman for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, an immigration-restrictionist group. "On top of that, it is draining money out of our economy." Latin American migrants in the U.S. transferred $53 billion to $55 billion to their native countries last year, according to the Inter-American Development Bank. About $20 billion went to Mexico, $12 billion to Central America and the Dominican Republic, and the rest to South American countries. Remittances sent by Mexicans topped $15.5 billion in the first eight months of this year, 20 percent higher than the amount sent during the same period in 2005, according to Mexico's central bank, and this year's annual figure is expected to hit a new record. Savings scraped together by nannies, painters and others working abroad are now Mexico's second-largest source of foreign revenue, after oil exports and ahead of tourism. Since the Federal Reserve launched the program last year, about 150 U.S. financial institutions have enrolled. While most Mexicans continue to avoid banks, consumers using the program seem happy with it. Julian Gimenez, who works for a landscaping company in Milwaukee, for years had sent money to his wife, Catalina, in Jalisco, Mexico, through a wire-transfer company in his Latino neighborhood. Now, Gimenez uses Mitchell Bank. "It's cheaper to send the money and it arrives faster than any other place," he said. Last month, the program was expanded to enable migrants in the U.S. to open an account for relatives to whom they plan to send money. A bank teller in the U.S. can open the account remotely on a Web site set up by Mexico's Banco del Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros, the development bank known as Bansefi, which has a vast network of branches in urban and rural areas. The beauty of the program, says Bansefi's Chief Executive Officer Javier Gavito, is that the "unbanked population" on both sides of the border gets into the formal banking system. In Mexico, only half of all adults hold a bank account. Directo a Mexico "revolutionizes the remittance market," said John Herrera, co-founder of Latino Community Credit Union, which has five branches in North Carolina and participates in the remittance program. "U.S. banks have realized that these working-class folks are sending real money back home," said Herrera. 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Does anyone know if this would be a good stock to buy? AURC (AURUS CORP) annouced yesterday that they have recieved an offer from a company to buy all outstanding shares for $.55. Currently the stock price is at $.13. What seems weird ,however is the stock price did not jump when this news came out? There seems to be a problem Here is the news NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--May 16, 2007 -- Aurus Corp.'s (Other OTC:AURC.PK - News) board of directors is pleased to announce to its shareholders that it has decided to accept the offer of Kartex Financial Corporation to purchase all outstanding shares at $.55 and, consequently, it recommends to the shareholders to accept the offer. The president, Fedor Dovgan, assures the shareholders that the procedure to conclude the transaction will be done in a very expeditious manner.

what are the derivatives, i heard in stock market news? derivaatives are a financial insturment. i think it is like at goverment security bond papers.

Real money? Any financial professional here? The news on the market often talks about "real money". What does that exactly mean?

Anyone know how to explain or summarize this topic up? Financials drag on market; Dow falls more than 240 what is goring on, i want to explain this to my class for hard news

Can you help me with some names for a web portal we want to launch ,It is a stock , equity ,financial portal? it is targetting at the market watchers who want news , analysis about stocks , equities across the US and Indian markets , Would be happy if you can suggest few names , would perfer a single word as it would be catchy and easy to use . Our target audience are in the age group of 25- 45 and would be both active and passive market investors

Fallen pastor Rev. Ted Haggard seeks financial support? What happened to conservative personal responsibility? Check out his salary and this guy is begging for support! You would have thought he would have put some away for a rainy day rather than blowing it on gay prostitutes. Religion pay pretty darn good! ----------------------------- Fallen pastor Rev. Ted Haggard seeks financial support http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070825/ap_on_re_us/evangelist_scandal;_ylt=AnPHKvzHONkRghQb7KOZAr47Xs8F COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Rev. Ted Haggard, who left the megachurch he founded after admitting to "sexual immorality," has asked supporters for financial assistance while he and his wife pursue their studies. The former New Life Church pastor plans to seek a master's degree in counseling at the University of Phoenix while his wife studies psychology, he said in an e-mail sent this week to KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs. Haggard received a salary of $115,000 for the 10 months he worked in 2006 and an $85,000 anniversary bonus before the scandal broke, The Gazette reported. Haggard's severance package included a year's salary of $138,000, and he collects royalties on his book titles, the newspaper reported. El Paso County records show Haggard's home, which has been up for sale, has a market value of $715,051.

I am looking for a firm specific news that effected its share prices big time? This news event should be fairly recent (within 6 months). Also, I am going to need a lots of financial articles about the event...I would also like to know if the market is efficient , semi-strong efficient, weak-form efficient or inefficient... Actually I dont know the company name. I was trying to find out if there is a company in past 6 months that had a big news event...and once I know the company and the news event I can do the research myself...I kinda need it now rather than waiting for a news to happen...

Can you become a stockbroker with a recent bankruptcy? Hi everybody, I will be interviewing with a firm at the end of April and just have a few questions. First of all, I am 22 years old, a very hard worker and will do whatever it takes to make it. I have just got into investments and the market over the last 9months and decided that this is the career for me. However, in college I got myself into some financial trouble. Living off of credit cards, young and stupid, I ended up having to declaire bankruptcy a month ago. The firm (a major one at that) I am speaking with does not know this but I am going to tell them during the interview if all goes well. Kind of drop a bomb I guess. Any suggestions on how I should give the news? Will the firm even consider me with BK? Or are my dreams shot? Also, can anyone give any advice for someone coming into the field? I have read many articles on the subject but it seems that every article I read is a 'cut and paste' from somewhere else.

which events should intraday forex traders look out for? besides the non-farm payroll and FOMC announcements.... which are the other events that will affect the financial markets most (in order of strength maybe)? i'm looking at this from a forex trader's (ie. intraday) point of view, and would like to identify events where a trader would be better off not trading. no news-trading for me, thanks :O)

High oil prices are caused by large investor speculations? If so, what will do the government of the USA do from a regulation of financial markets point of view to stop this? I had been hearing for a few years it was demand demand demand, but lately I have heard speculation and supply concerns due to warfare and tensions are the real culprits. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080910/ap_on_go_co/oil_speculation

Curious About Employment Prospects For Economists? (high school senior) My family believes that Economics is a purely academic major, Learning for learning's sake. No jobs to find. Wish to hear an expert in the field's opinion on this. I read a news article which dealt with the demand for Economists, but I believe it mostly pertained to individuals who had completed Master's or Doctorate. Most jobs involved seemed to be in academia. Curious what immediate & short-term employment prospects for a graduate of, say, BU, with a BA in Econ. would be. Prior to discussing this topic in-depth with my family, I had sort-of assumed that most corporations of significant size employed some sort of "market/financial analysts" that often have a background in Economics. I understand that both "Finance" and "Marketing" are offered as individual majors at some schools. Is it far harder for someone who majors in a [general?] subject like Economics to obtain work than for someone in a [more specific?] field like Finance or Marketing? Not sure if it was clear, but my fam doesn't want me to go into Econ. b/c they figure it will be diff. to get job. Other major that interests me is Aerospace Eng. I actually want to double major in both (no time/space for a marketing minor). I'll g to a uni like BU. Hwvr, BU makes it difficult to dbl major, and it's likely that I won't succeed in picking up the second major once i start my schooling. Thus, it's imp. to me to pick which 1 I want to declare 1st, the Econ or the AS b/c I may be stuck wid it. I figure dat if I do AS, I can atleast do Econ. as minor in & more Econ. as Master. But, I worry dat all the Eng. fields r oversaturated (everyone in HS majors in Engineering), and I want to do something different that's also viable by majoring in Economics. But if I'll be a laughingstock in 5 years, when HS friends are earning 20x more, I should reconsider choosing Econ. I don't have enough of a passion for Econ. to pick it if it's so un-viable for survival when compared to AS Eng.

Financial uncertainty in housing market, is now a good time to buy a house? With all the news about Wall Street financial instituions crashing and burning needing government bailouts to survive, I have to ask a question about the fundamental problem...the housing bubble burst. Home ownership purchases are the cornerstone to the US economy correct? When times are good, housing demand goes up, prices typically increase. When times are bad, demand drops, prices decline. We are obviously in the latter time. Since this finaincial crisis began, prices are declining, so is this a good time time to buy or build a new home assuming the buyer has a stable source of income and/or financing? Since it seems Wall street finds home investment so troubling, are banks determined not to finance home mortgages anymore? When did home mortgages become a bad thing? Is it safer to wait out the crisis by not shopping and buying homes right now or not? Both on a macro and micro level! What does Wall Street want the average home buyer to do?

Will the latest moves by the government and the Fed really help the economy in the long run? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/financial_meltdown The government is pumping billions of dollars into the world markets and is trying to bailout some major corporations. The Fed has also adjusted interest rates a couple times over the past year. Will all of this work or will it just lead to higher inflation?

Is the stock market expected to drop significantly in the next six months? My financial advisor advised me to move more of my investments into the bond market. He said that equities have been at all time highs, and the market is expected to correct itself sometimes between summer and this winter. However, I can't find any articles on this expected correction. Anyone know more about this? Also, what are some good online news organization where I can read articles about the stock market?

With large diversified corporations and conglomerates like News Corporation and Sony....? What actually happens at their Headquarters, and where else do they manage companies from? I.e. not all of the companies they own e.g. Sony Entertainment and 20th Century Fox are based at the company's HQ, so what happens at the HQ, (as well as with any major corporation) and what happens at other bases? Are any subsidiaries based at the HQs of MNCs, or is it just all the superior financial, trading, marketing etc. stuff that happens at company HQs? Hope that all makes sense. Thanks in advance.

Website about Indian stock market? I use Yahoo Finance to get financial news, info about Indian stock market. Is there any other good websites that has info about Indian stock market, economy, derivates, etc., Please share your experiences. No spam please.

what does this financial crisis mean to us all ? the current worldwide financial crisis is very confusing to me. i know that in the states the housing market problems and banking problems started a worldwide problem. banks going bust, uk and and us governments panicking etc. but i barely understand it because all the news reports dont really get to the nitty gritty. CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME IN SIMPLE TERMS WHAT THE FINANCIAL CRISIS MEANS TO US ALL. AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF IT GETS WORSE ETC. many thanks xx