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<i>Stock Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i> covers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today's best investment opportunities, this book provides a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. Soon you'll have the power to optimize your returns by: <ul> <li>Recognizing and minimizing the risks</li> <li>Gathering information about potential stocks</li> <li>Dissecting annual reports and other company documents</li> <li>Analyzing the growth and demand of industries</li> <li>Playing with the politicians</li> <li>Approaching uncertain markets</li> <li>Using corporate stock buybacks to boost earnings</li> <li>Handling the IRS and other obligations</li> </ul> <p>With a different strategy for every investor--from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired--this valuable reference is a must-have. It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.</p>