Share trading resources on the Net

A few days ago, a friend of mine asked me about online resources for investing or share trading.
He is considering to start share trading but does not know where to start. I thought I'll post my reply in this blog as well:

There are so many resources on Stock trading in the internet. Some of them need subscription (fees), but there are also many free ones. Note: I am investing on the ASX (Australian)and I am opted for the free resources.

THEORY:

1. For general theory, I usually refer to: www.investopedia.com  
2. For technical theory, there are many choices as well. 

• I like http://www.informedtrades.com/trades.php?page=freetradingcourses 
• Informed Trades also has many video resources on youtube.  What you need to do is search for it on youtube with keyword: Technical Analysis.

NEWS:

1. For news, I like CNBC and Bloomberg, occasionally I am going to kitcometals.  CNBC and Bloomberg also have live TV and Videos. I am checking pre-market data on CNBC frequently. 
2. For regional news, I read 'The Australian' and the Australian Financial Review.

ANALYSIS:

1. For technical analysis, I use Yahoo finance as I am not relying heavily on technical.
2. For fundamental analysis, I am using data from my online trading broker platform.

BOOKS:

1. I read these books : I think they are good for beginners: The Intelligent Investors, by Benjamin Graham, Trading for a Living, by Dr Alexander Elder, and also few other investment books about Warren Buffet investment style.

STOCK FORUM and NEWSLETTER:

1. I found joining Stock Forum is useful. This is the place where we can interact with other traders or investors, exchanging informations, thoughts, issues, and rumors. Sometimes there's also a chance to learn. I join www.hotcopper.com.  One thing to be aware of, though, that you can not just follow what other people say or suggest in the forum. There are many people with different agendas in the forum, and most probably has nothing to do or intent to help you in your trades. You really have to DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!! 
2. I subscribe to a few free investing/stock newsletter.. But in my opinion, this kind of newsletter is only serve as to 'broad our mind'.