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Use a news window, as shown in Figure 6.11, to catch late-breaking developments, or to research why a particular stock is moving. Generally this window will have two sections: the top section is to display breaking headlines about selected stocks or topics; the bottom section will be displayed only when the text of the article is desired. |
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Figure 6.11
Sample News Window
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When you are ready to place an order, this window allows you to direct your order to the point of execution you choosethe market maker, ECN, or exchange with the best price in the market. |
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As shown in Figure 6.12, this window also shows all execution and confirmation information, including buys, sells, pending, and cancellations. This is essential for managing the order process. |
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