For anyone who is more or less for the first time reading the market news in the paper or online, it appears to be in a foreign language.
At least that is the impression I got and at times still get when checking things out.
I haven't invested money in quite a while now because the market isn't stable enough for my tastes. Though I remember seeing the market news in the paper and never understood what it meant or how on earth anyone could understand it.
It does take a while to understand it all, but with some understanding and a bit of knowledge it isn't as bad at it appears. Check out the link below to help yourself get started to understanding it all.
Understanding the Stock Market