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Stocks & Shares Idea

This might be a load of rubbish but I will try and explain my idea. It might already be out.

Basically thinking of creating a app that when you look at a graph like: http://www.google.co.uk/finance?client=ob&q=LON:BP

When you hover over the graph I could bring back any news for that day regarding twitter, facebook, blogs, news for said company.

Would this help at all in any way when working with the Stock Market?

Thanks
FCRangers

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  • Reaper
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    Doesn't the Google one already do most of that? The letters on the graph relate to the news items on the right, and if you click on them the item is highlighted.
  • Dave101t
    Dave101t Posts: 4,157 Forumite
    it is a load of rubbish, anyone can insert hyperlinks, no one does because its pointless.
    Target Savings by end 2009: 20,000
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  • Reaper wrote: »
    Doesn't the Google one already do most of that? The letters on the graph relate to the news items on the right, and if you click on them the item is highlighted.


    It's the letters at the bottom of the graph. Same thing really not much point I guess. Twtter etc will more than likely just be re submitting the same story anyway.
  • Stock trading is one of the traditional methods in investing. It has many risks and also benefits. The main advantage in investing in stocks is the chance of greater returns. We get profit only wen we buy stocks in a right company.the other advantage in investing is ease of access. So it is wise but the only thing in this is be careful in companies which u goin to invest.
  • googler
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    Here's Bloomberg's page for a listed co.

    http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/charts/charts.asp?ticker=SL/:LN

    It has charts of the share price, links to News, an overview of the company, and lots more.

    Why would anyone look at your app in preference to an established name like Bloomberg?
  • I agree, why would they. I was only asking the question as I had not come across it. However 20 minutes after asking, Dave101t found me the answer. Thanks for the investing.businessweek link.
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