Stock Investing For Dummies, Second Edition covers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today's best investment opportunities, this book provides a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. Soon you'll have the power to optimize your returns by: recognizing and minimizing the risks; gathering information about potential stocks; dissecting annual reports and other company documents; analyzing the growth and demand of industries; playing with the politicians; approaching uncertain markets; using corporate stock buybacks to boost earnings; and, handling the IRS and other obligations. With a different strategy for every investor-from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired-this valuable reference is a must-have.It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.