Introduces general readers to world markets and shows how to choose and use information and tools available for wealth-building. Explains the stock market and tells how to create a long-term investment portfolio, and gives strategies for common investment areas, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Explains how to use online tools, including research and brokers, and how to gain access to real-time data about financial markets around the world. The author is an experienced business journalist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)