= your easy start if you haven't already ...

Two books that would teach tech analysis well to a newbie (useful whether investing or trading) =

The art and science of technical analysis Adam Grimes (Wiley Trading) ISBN 978-1-118-11512-1

And

Technical Analysis and stock market profits Richard W. Schabacker (Harriman House Classics) ISBN 1897-597-568

sub USD $200 for a new career (both books + USD 50 to make your first trades/investments, with).

So many TI's struggle economically ... learning to trade was my response to my own economic targeting ...

1. can do it from anywhere almost on earth (with a PC/laptop+Net connection).
2. Can start from almost nothing any number of times.
3. can create significant wealth (once you're competent).

Takes 6-18 months to become early competent; 3-5 years to reach competence. But you can learn from anywhere.

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A few similarities note;

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