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Bear : An operator who expects the share price to fallBear Market : A weak and falling market where buyers are absentBlue Chips : Shares of financially sound, well established companies with a track record of good growth and regular payment of dividends.Bonus Shares : Shares allotted to the existing shareholders by capitalising the reserves into additional capital. When market expects a company to come out with a Bonus Issue, the price of the shares normally goes up.Book Closure : A company closes its register of members for updating the records to facilitate payment of dividends or issue of rights of bonus shares. Book closure is the period during which this process is done and deliveries are not effected in the clearing house.Bourse : A Stock ExchangeBull : An operator who expects the share price to rise and takes position in the market to sell at a later date.Bull Market : A rising market where buyers far outnumber the sellers
Call Option : An option where the buyer gets the right to buy the underlying security at a specified future date.Carry Forward : Settlement where positions are carried forward from one settlement to another settlement.Cash Settlement : Payment for transactions done in one settlement on the due date.Circuit Breaker : A mechanism used to restrain the market when it gets overheated. The Exchange may relax the limit after a cooling off period of about half an hour.Clearing House : It is a legal counter party to both legs of every trade. The netted purchase and sale positions of the trading Members are settled through the Clearing House.Company Objection : In some cases, the companies send back the certificates received for transfer citing reasons for their inability to do so. The letter sent by the Company is known as Company Objection.Cum Bonus : A share is described as cum bonus when the purchaser is entitled for current bonusCum Dividend : A shares is described as cum dividend when the purchaser is entitled for current dividendCum Rights : A share is described as cum rights when the purchaser is entitled for current rights
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General Market Advice: 1. Never chase a stock.2. Buy when markets are in the grip of panic.3. Only buy fundamentally strong stocks, which are undervalued.4. Buy stocks grown in top line and bottom line over the past years.5. Invest in companies with proven management.6. Avoid loss-making companies.7. PE Ratio and Growth in earnings per share are the key.8. Look for the dividend paying record.9. Invest in stocks for sure returns.10. Stocks have been the high yielding asset class over the past.11. Stocks are an asset class.12. The basic property of any asset class is to grow.13. Buy when everyone is selling and sell when everyone buys.14. Invest a fixed amount each month.Last But not least Trust our tips and then invest to earn huge profitClick here for Indian stock market tips Sharetipsinfo Team

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networking arena, but there could be a new sheriff in town. Media Biz weighs in. (more)

Semel out as Yahoo! CEO6:38pm: Struggling No. 2 search engine taps co-founder Jerry Yang as CEO; Semel staying on as chairman; stock surges. (more)
• Susan Decker: Future CEO?
A battle for Europe's airwaves6:13am: With European countries planning to sell off broadcast and phone spectrum, everybody wants in on the action. Fortune's Mark Halper reports. (more)
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A step by step guide to gaining to control of your financial life

LESSON 1Setting prioritiesHere's help for the first -- and often the hardest -- step in achieving your financial goals: deciding which goals to pursue.

LESSON 2Making a budgetHow to bring your spending under control, so that you get the most out of every dollar.

LESSON 3Basics of banking and savingHere's how to get the best banking services at the best price, either online or off.

LESSON 4Basics of investingAn introduction to making money in stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

LESSON 5Investing in stocksThe market can be a great place to turn savings into wealth -- or to lose your shirt. Here are some fundamentals of investing wisely.

LESSON 6Investing in mutual fundsIt's a mutual-fund jungle out there. Here's how to create a simple portfolio that works.

LESSON 7Investing in bondsBonds can provide a steady and reasonably secure income, while adding ballast to your portfolio--but only if you really understand what you're buying.

LESSON 8Buying a homeOwning your home is part of the American Dream, but if you’re not prepared, buying it can be a nightmare. Here are some fundamentals for buyers and sellers.

LESSON 9Controlling debtYou've got to know when to hold debt--and when to fold it. This lesson shows you how to accomplish your financial goals by making debt work for you.

LESSON 10Employee stock optionsMore companies are handing out stock options, and to a much broader group of employees. This lesson gives you vital information on how to handle ESO's.

LESSON 11Saving for collegeIt's not rocket science, just common sense. By starting early and investing regularly, your children may have a wider choice of colleges, and paying the bill won't hurt as much.

LESSON 12Kids and moneyUp until they start earning a living, and sometimes well beyond that, kids are apt to spend money like it grows on trees. This lesson will help you put your children on the road to handling money responsibly.

LESSON 13Planning for retirementAchieving a comfortable retirement in the 21st Century requires a new approach to retirement planning.

LESSON 14Asset allocationThe single most important thing an investor can do is practice asset allocation. Here's how.

LESSON 15Hiring financial helpWhat to keep in mind when when seeking professionals to handle your financial planning, stock trading, insurance coverage and tax returns.

LESSON 16Health insuranceWhether your employer provides you with a group medical plan or you need to buy coverage on the individual market, understanding how health insurance works is the best way to get your money's worth.

LESSON 17Buying a carBuying a car is like no other shopping experience. The choices seem to be endless. This lesson helps you sort through your options.

LESSON 18TaxesAmong the long list of necessary evils we must encounter throughout our lives, perhaps the most constant -- taxes -- is also the least understood. But the whole process isn't nearly as baffling as you may think.

LESSON 19Home insuranceHomeowners' insurance can be a nightmare. It's costly, confusing, and unrewarding -- until you have to use it. Here, you'll learn how to purchase peace of mind now and later.

LESSON 20Life insuranceLife insurance is critical to financial planning. It's a necessity for anyone with dependents who would be affected financially by your demise. Yet life insurance is one of the hardest financial products to understand and it's sold by agents who are sometimes more concerned with their commissions than your needs. This Money 101 lesson is all about a better way to buy life insurance.

LESSON 21Estate planningAmericans are in the midst of one of greatest inter-generational transfers of wealth in history, yet few of us have done any planning for it. Here's how to start.

LESSON 22Auto insuranceAuto insurance can be a nightmare. It's costly, confusing, and unrewarding -- until you need it. Here's how to purchase peace of mind now and later.

LESSON 23401(k)sIt's the most important tool you've got for retirement. Here's how to make the most of it.