The movements of markets aren’t random. But while there are legitimate reasons markets rise and fall, trying to predict their behavior isn’t a wise investment philosophy.

Preferred shares are stock in a company which have a defined dividend, and a prior claim on income to the common stock holder.

What are dividends? The history of dividend payments began when companies were deemed to be legal entities in their own right under the law.

What is equity, and how can investors can buy a piece of corporate ownership?

This article provides a brief overview of what is a stocks, their basic premise and how they function as a financial product.