MARKET MUSE LITE
Free stock & crypto tools for beginners.
Explore stocks and crypto. Read the charts. Learn at your own pace.
The stock market, at a glance
Latest available data · prices may be delayed Market chart
New to candles?
Market heatmap
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Colour shows the day’s percentage change. Larger tiles represent larger companies, not bigger gains. Hover or tap to explore.
Biggest moversUS exchanges
A better research habit.
Use the chart as a starting point. Check the facts behind a price move.
- Understand the businessWhat does it sell, and how does it make money?
- Check original sourcesRead company results, debt figures and exchange announcements.
- Challenge your ideaWhat could go wrong? What would change your view?
- Include the costsFees, spreads and currency changes affect your result.
Curious about crypto?
Explore coin charts, market activity and the basics of crypto risk.
Beginner guides: understand what you see
Plain-English examples to use alongside the charts and calculator.
How to read candlestick chartsUnderstand opening and closing prices, candle bodies and wicks with a simple worked example.How to read a stock market heatmapLearn what tile size, colour and sector groups tell you—and what they leave out.Stocks vs crypto: the differencesCompare ownership, trading hours, prices and risks before exploring either market.How to research your first shareA practical checklist for understanding a company, its finances, valuation and risks.
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