If you look at the ways in which you can keep up to date with the financial world
today it is amazing how we have progressed in the last couple of years. Today we have the internet, TV shows, iPhones and old fashioned stock trading newsletter.
The TV shows are great. You can just turn them on at anytime and see where the markets are. You don't need a lot of time, just flick the switch and you can see. It is great to have it on in the background while you are getting ready for work or cooking the dinner.
The disadvantage of TV shows is that they aren't interactive. It is easy to follow the market but difficult to follow your individual stocks. This is where the internet comes into its own. You can search for any stock of your choice and you will be able to find lots of information to help you with your research.
The stock trading newsletter medium has been around for a long time. Usually they are subscription based where you will receive a newsletter in the post each month. Usually they will give you a host of recommendations and it is good to be able to carry them around with you. These days they are moving to being published on the internet too.
Now we move on to the iPhone (and most smart phones). You can buy specific apps that allow you to follow your portfolio from anywhere and at anytime. They are expensive but it allows you so much flexibility. You can do your research while you are on the road. Now that we have the iPad then this is going to easier and easier.
Overall I believe you need to combine all of the above. Keep in touch with the markets on the TV, dig deeper with your research on the internet and use a stock trading newsletter to generate ideas. An easy way to do all 3 at once is by using a smart phone.