Before you buy stock you probably want to analyze the stock past performance and maybe research the company. The sites below offer free research and there is also a book on technical analysis (looking at the past performance of a share as a guide to what may happen in the future).
Yahoo Business - This site is great for research. Just type in a company name and your give mountains of useful information.
'The Technical Analysis Course' by Thomas A. Meyers
Only $38.00 (That's 20% off list price!)
This book teaches you many different methods of technical analysis. By looking at different charting methods it aims to help you pick better stocks and buy and sell at the best times.
