I want to learn about investing basics online. Can anyone recommend the best places to learn? How about Books?

Bookwurm Dan asked:


I would consider myself a novice investor, and most of the stuff I’ve seen on line isn’t complete or is somewhat fractured. So, any on-line resources that could teach me about the stock market, investing, and anything else I would need to know (technical analysis? economics?) to pick the “right” stocks. Also, any books that teach you how everything works would be helpful as well. Hopefully I won’t have to become an MBA or CFP Thank you in advance!