Global technology allows people to have access to the latest news and breaking stories 24 hours a day. News feeds from major news sources transmit headlines and other newsworthy information in seconds, giving people access to up to the minute information as it is happening. With this technology, all anyone needs to do is turn on their computers, and they can instantly have access to what’s going on, in every part of the world, in real time, in many cases. News feeds give people a glimpse into world situations as they are happening, and keeps them updated when changes occur. This technology can also save lives, as it can transmit news of impending severe weather such as hurricanes and tornadoes right to people’s personal computers.

This same global technology allows people to get financial and stock market information from different countries and time zones. Prior to this global technology, investors relied on the newspaper to get stock market information, or watched local television stations that provided “crawler” stock market reports at the bottoms of their television screens. People can even sign up for news alerts to be delivered to their computers or cell phones. Prior to this advent, people needed access to a television set to get breaking news.

In addition to receiving stock market and other financial information via the Internet, investors can buy and sell stocks from their computers without the need for a broker. This technology has good points and bad points. Some people find that the quickness and ease of buying and selling stocks online is a benefit, while others feel that without using the services of an experienced professional stock broker or financial adviser, they risk losing their money by not making the best financial choices. Like with anything, this type of global technology has pros and cons that can only be deciphered by those utilizing it.