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MARKET ORDERS, LIMIT ORDERS, and STOP-LOSS ORDERS: What are the differences?

Investors most commonly use market orders to buy or sell shares of a company’s stock. A market order allows a desired stock trade to be executed immediately if a buyer or seller becomes available. This happens very quickly during trading hours if large numbers of investors continuously buy and/or sell a stock during market hours.Continue reading “MARKET ORDERS, LIMIT ORDERS, and STOP-LOSS ORDERS: What are the differences?”

MATHEMATICS: A Review of Percent-to-Decimal Conversions

Q: The changes in the price of a stock from one year to the next year for three consecutive years were a 20% increase, a 25% decrease, and a 60% increase.  What amount was the increase in the price of the stock over the three years? (Calculator allowed) A.                38%B.                 44%C.                 47%D.                55% You canContinue reading “MATHEMATICS: A Review of Percent-to-Decimal Conversions”