This week's discussion board topics: What do you believe are some of the inherent risks and rewards of investing in the stock market?  Is it something you see yourself doing either now or in the future?  Why or why not? And, answer one or more of the following questions: How important do you think it is to stay relevant with industry news and events? What do you do to stay on top of industry news? What kind of information would you want before making a decision whether or not to invest in a particular company or stock? Where would you find that information and how would you know if it was accurate?  What qualifies a source or quote as valuable? Do you need to continue your research for more relevant and specific sources?