In the following video, Motley Fool analyst Austin Smith answers a question from a Fool.com reader, who asks: "When analyzing the stock market, what are some points to look for, and basic stocks to keep your eye on in order to get the information you really need before you start investing?"
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Why there is no one key metric to follow to know how to invest.
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A long-term investor looking to own the best businesses available.
Austin Smith owns shares of General Electric Company and Waste Management. The Motley Fool recommends Waste Management. The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and Waste Management. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Dow Jones Industrial Average
^DJI
$44,982.10
(1.08%)
$479.66
S&P 500 Index
^GSPC
$6,354.15
(0.71%)
$44.53
GE Aerospace
GE
$263.20
(1.62%)
$4.20
Waste Management
WM
$227.59
(0.22%)
$0.50
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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