As with any legislation, there are winners and there are losers, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is no exception. It is safe to say that tobacco users may be one of the biggest losers if ACA is fully implemented as it is currently written. Texas health insurance carriers have in the past established higher […]

When discussing penny stocks that are listed on the NASDQ exchange, analysts differentiate between the type of penny stocks sold over the counter and off pink sheets and the penny stocks sold on the NASDQ. While the NASDQ penny stocks are riskier than traditional stocks, they are not as risky as the over counter version. […]

Penny stocks, also known as micro-cap stocks, are not traded on the floor of a traditional exchange, like the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDQ, although the NASDQ does have a small cap market. Penny stocks are usually traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTC-BB). The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and on […]

Penny stocks are much more volatile than traditional stocks, and investors in penny stocks are taking big risks in hopes of reaping big rewards. Analysts who study the penny stock market look closely at a company\’s liquidity, debt to asset ratio, and industry trends. Forecasting the profitability of penny stocks is a lot like forecasting […]

Investors use the term penny stocks to describe high risk stocks that trade for less than $5.00 a share. Penny stocks are not traded on traditional stock exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDQ, but are bought and sold \”over the counter\”. Companies offering penny stock are generally newer, smaller companies, and […]

Since passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, the addition of preventative care benefits has been one of the principal selling points of the new law. However, the expectations of consumers did not match the benefits provided by Texas health insurance carriers. The confusion has led the Obama administration to issue guideline […]

On-line trading is an affordable way to manage your stock portfolio. Until recently, most investments were handled through brokers and their firms, which provided their clients with expert advice and research. These brokers helped their clients create and manage long-term wealth and develop a financial management strategy. While many brokerage firms offer online trading, most […]

Finding unbiased and comprehensive information about micro lode or penny stocks can be a challenge. These stocks are often not discussed in the major financial papers or on any of the financial news networks. There are a number of websites dedicated to identifying and researching penny stocks and these sites publish daily, weekly, or monthly […]

When investors talk about penny stocks, they are using the street name for microcap stocks, stocks that trade at a value of below $5.00 a share. New companies or companies facing liquidity, debt, or profitability challenges generally offer penny stocks. Some of the companies offering penny stocks have been delisted from the major exchanges and […]

Many years ago, when an individual was ready to invest in the stock market, he or she would have to place a phone call to or visit his or her broker at a brick and mortar investment bank or brokerage account. Over the last decade, do it yourself brokerage firms and platforms have exploded. Thanks […]