Market Information

Our Top Sites

From share prices to index levels and all the latest market moving financial news there's a lot of information to keep up to date on. With our selection of Market information sites you'll be in the drivers seat when it comes to getting the full picture.

Yahoo Finance

There is a lot to be said about Yahoo’s own share price performance, but when it comes to getting the latest market news it’s a true leader. With stories being aggregated from multiple sources for each and every stock, you’ll be firmly in the know. What’s more, they have what is, in our opinion, the best live charts service around with virtually every option for technical analysis available and historic share prices going back years. View Site »

ADVFN

Sign up for a free account with one of the leading stock market information sites and you’ll get access to charts, a live newswire, an email alert service telling you when a stock reaches a certain price, and a portfolio tracker to keep a close eye on the overall value of your basket of shares. There are also message boards and tip services should you need some inspiration (although you should always do your own research and due diligence before trading). View Site »

Bloomberg

For the latest financial, political and economic news from across the pond in the United States and around the world, turn to one of the most trusted players in Bloomberg. They have a wealth of commentary and analysis on offer in categories such as technology, commodities, sustainability, and bonds. View Site »

Digital Look

For market tools to help you make more informed decisions, stock market news, and company research, getting yourself a free account at Digital Look is a wise investment choice. They have great charting functionality to see how prices have changed and you can overlay technical indicators to your heart’s content. You can even pay for level 2 access for even greater detail and completely up-to-date pricing information. View Site »

FT (Financial Times)

The UK’s leading financial newspaper featuring an in-depth look at the biggest stories of the day. You can find commentary and analysis from some of the top experts in their respective fields and industries to put you in a better position to invest wisely. You have to buy a subscription, but it is worth many times the small price you pay. View Site »

Interactive Investor Forums

Sometimes the quickest way to learn about the latest goings on in the market is to let other people tell you about it. With the incredibly active community at Interactive Investor, you’ll be kept bang up-to-date with everything no matter how big or small a stock is. Sign up for a free account and you too could be discussing the finer points and giving your own recommendations for buy, sell or hold. View Site »

The Motley Fool

Find out what is really happening with the stock markets by reading the commentary of some of the leading analysts in the business. Their self stated aim is to help the world invest more effectively and they certainly deliver with some thought provoking and insightful articles. You can also find another of the most active and animated discussion boards here should you wish to find out the opinions of fellow investors. View Site »

MarketWatch

For some of the best coverage of the markets and the economy over in the US, turn to MarketWatch who feature a great range of news and analysis. Find out what is going on in areas such as commodities, mutual funds, real estate and pensions. Overall, a site that is well worth a visit if you want to keep with goings on from across the pond. View Site »

London Stock Exchange

The official website for the fourth biggest stock exchange in the world, here you can find a plethora of market information from breaking news to prices and charts. Also learn how to get Level 2 access to the live market data to take your trading to the next level. View Site »

Stock Market Wire

For further information on some of the bigger financial stories of the day, head over to Stock Market Wire where you’ll be kept abreast of the important news from the UK. They also have a section where you can see the breaking headlines minute by minute and others where you’ll find company trading updates, broker views, and takeover bids. View Site »