Investor News: A checklist for stock investors

Whether you're new to investing in individual stocks or have been dabbling in the market for years, it's always prudent to do your homework. With this in mind, the nonprofit American Association of Individual Investors has created a comprehensive list of 16 questions and answers that every responsible stock investor should review regularly. The list covers everything from resources for finding reliable information on companies to tips on analyzing earnings estimates. For more, go to www.aaii.com/faqs/stockinvesting.cfm.