New to Market Organized? Begin with these five steps.

1. Read this week’s brief

   Every Friday after the U.S. market close, the top of the homepage sums up the week: a headline, a short summary and four numbers that told the story. Below it, “Three forces shaping the week” explains why things moved. The full brief has the details and a source for every figure.

   How to read it

   • The four numbers are Friday’s close, not live prices. Open “Show live prices” under them to see where things stand today.
   • The two small labels near the top count down to the next brief and the next Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.
   • The brief is a dated snapshot and one person’s reading of the week, with sources. It is not a forecast.

   Read this week’s brief →Past briefs →

2. Look ahead with “The week ahead”

   On the homepage, “The week ahead” lists the reports and events that could move markets in the coming days. Past days get a check mark and today’s item is tagged, so the list stays useful all week.

   Try this

   • Tap the small i next to a report’s name, such as the jobs report or CPI, for a one-line explanation.
   • Open “Show the live calendar” for release times, forecasts and actual results as they come out.

   Economic Indicators guide →

3. Build the basics

   If you are new to investing, start with your own money before the markets. The Education Center has a suggested path: Saving & Budgeting, Credit Scores, Retirement Accounts, then Stocks. Each guide is short and builds on the one before it.

   Follow the starter path →Browse every guide →

4. Make it a Friday habit

   Three things are published each week. The Weekly Brief covers what moved the markets. Beyond Tech is a column on technology, its second-order effects and what they mean for markets. Finance, Simplified is a two-minute lesson on one money idea, with one simple example.

   Weekly Brief →Beyond Tech →Finance, Simplified →

5. Use the tools

   When you want to dig into the numbers yourself:

   Market PulseIndexes, sectors, calendars and news in one place. Stock AnalysisOne company: the chart and the numbers behind it. Trading CalculatorPlan a trade and see your risk before you place it. Budget & Savings CalculatorMake a plan for the money you earn.

   Stuck on a term? Use the “Ask MO AI” button in the bottom corner of the page for a plain-English explanation. Answers can be wrong or out of date, so check anything important against the original source.

Questions, or a guide you’d like to see? Email marketorganized@gmail.com.