U.S. markets are closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, and many investors may be traveling – or, in other words, away from their workstations.
However, that doesn't mean the rest of the world will be taking the day off. And U.S. markets re-open for business on Friday, though they will close early, at 1:00 PM ET.
Luckily, investors with smartphones or tablets have access to a ton of useful apps to keep them up to speed while away from their desks, if they so choose.
We went through nearly 100 finance-related mobile apps and these are the best ones we found.
Most of the apps listed here are either free or pretty inexpensive, too.
NetDania Forex
App Store rating:
4.5 stars
Price:
Free
Available on:
iPhone, iPad, Android
Why we like it:
Live updating quotes on currency pairs, global stock exchanges, and key commodities, as well as an awesome feed with economic data releases around the world. The best part: you can set up the app to send you push notifications when economic data is released.
FRED Economic Data
App Store rating:
4.5 stars
Price:
Free
Available on:
iPhone, iPad, Android
Why we like it:
For those unfamiliar with FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), it's a massive repository with tens of thousands of time series for various economic datapoints. Now, you can chart 34,000 economic data series from around the world, right on your mobile device.
ChartIQ Pro - Stock Charts and Technical Analysis
App Store rating:
N/A
Price:
$12.99
Available on:
iPad
Why we like it:
The best app for drawing charts on the iPad. Overlay charts with various drawings like Fibonacci retracements or trend lines, or add technical indicators to the chart. When you're done, use the share button to tweet charts directly from your iPad.
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