Been digging through investment research websites lately and honestly there are some solid tools out there if you know where to look. Started with TradingView because everyone recommends it and yeah, the charting is legit. Advanced features actually help you spot trends instead of just guessing. Then found Finviz which is kind of a game changer for screening stocks. The heat maps make everything visual and less overwhelming.

For staying on top of things, I'm subscribed to a few newsletters. Professor Siegel's commentary from WisdomTree gives decent market roundups, Matt Levine's stuff on Bloomberg is actually funny while being smart about finance, which is rare. Global Macro Playbook hits different if you care about the bigger picture beyond just stock picks. Also been checking out Liberty Street Economics from the NY Fed because sometimes you want deeper dives into how markets actually work.

Podcast-wise, The Memo with Howard Marks is worth your time if you want to hear from someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Market Moves by UBS is good for quick daily updates when you're in a rush. Honestly the best stock research websites and tools are the ones you actually use consistently. Don't need to follow everything, just find what fits your style and stick with it.