Research and charting tools

[CameronSed]

I am new, have been mostly running a simulator and watching the forums to learn patterns. I am curious if anyone has recommendations on charting and tracking programs and some good places to get info, breaking news, etc.

[Carloseguan]

www.freestockcharts.com (http://www.freestockcharts.com/) has the best free charting tool available in IMO.

[Charlespr]

Finviz.com (http://traderswhitelist.com/finviz) (highly recommended stock screener - free to use. Incredibly useful tool!)

[CrystalWage]

May also want to check out http://StockCharts.com free Chart School.