A big part of a trader's success is the ability to technically analyze assets. In this article, you’ll learn what technical analysis is and how you can use it to identify new trading opportunities.

The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

Stocks are categorized by the total worth of all their shares, which is known as market capitalization. Not all stocks pay dividends. You’ll often see stocks broken down by their sector to compare ...