There is a wealth of online financial data, news, and commentary for all levels of traders. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best free resources available.
BNN
The Business News Network (BNN) is Canada’s only all business and financial news channel. With a distinctly Canadian voice and perspective, BNN’s programming focuses on comprehensive real-time coverage of global market activity. Watch BNN or visit bnn.ca for in-depth coverage of company profiles, economic forecasting and analysis, personal finance, corporate announcements and index quotes from all major Canadian, U.S. and international stock markets.
BTV
Business television (BTV) provides a unique program experience for Canadian investors. Shot on location with interviews conducted by key executives, BTV offers a true company snapshot, providing facts and reports on the information viewers needs to draw their own conclusions.
Yahoo finance
A lighter version of U.S. Yahoo Finance. Focuses on Canadian market data and stories with a Canadian angle.
Highlights
The personal finance pages offer numerous calculators, articles, and consumer tips for Canadian readers.
Google finance
A straight-forward design that focuses on financial stories and market data. One highlight is the sector summary displayed on the front page. With a quick glance, one can understand the daily market in a matter of moments.
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Similar to Google's homepage; Google Finance is a straight-forward design that is easy to understand and navigate. Get beyond the simplicity and you'll discover its powerful nature.
Alpha trends
Offers technical analysis on the market. The paid content includes daily trading ideas and detailed video analysis.
Highlights
Follow along live, read the Twitter feed at: http://twitter.com/alphatrends.
24/7 Wall st.
Self-described as offering insightful analysis and commentary for U.S. and Global equity investors.
Highlights
A real-time ranking of the 500 largest companies in the U.S., by market capitalization. Similar to the Fortune 500, but this list is updated daily.
Read current posts or browse through previous posts filed by category.
Market watch
Self-described as offering insightful analysis and commentary for U.S. and Global equity investors.
Highlights
An interesting feature is the community sentiment for stocks currently in the news. The community gives short, medium, and long term price predictions for the stocks talked about today.
Wikinvest
Same idea as Wikipedia, but for active market participants. The content relies on user generated commentary and insights.
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Notice a mistake? Think a company profile needs an update? Take charge and make the change yourself.
Barchart
This site is strongly geared towards technical analysis and gives detailed forecasts and opinions on equities. Additional information and resources are available through a paid membership.
Highlights
Barchart has a great graphic tool that displays technically significant prices for a particular stock: it shows anticipated support and resistance levels. To use this graphic tool for a particular equity, click the technicals tab and then the projections tab.
Bloomberg
One of the biggest and best known names in financial news. A staple for traders and investors the world over.
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Listen to Bloomberg live radio, get updates on your mobile device, or download a podcast. The benefit of using a media conglomerate for news is the ability to get information however, and whenever, you want it.
Financial post
Provides an extensive number of blogs, opinions, and market news. Possibly the most trusted name in Canadian finance.
Globe and mail
Canadian financial news: use the Globe Investor site for information on ETFs and Commodities.
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A Canadian perspective on events and stories that focus on Canadian companies. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the Canadian markets.
WSJ
Although many articles and features require a paid membership, there is a significant amount of free content as well.
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Though the free content is limited, one great free resource is a list that links to popular business stories from around the web. It's a great way to help you stay globally informed.