Allows you to retrieve current stock quotes from the Internet, and broadcast them using a special taskbar and a talking character. The program is highly customizable, enabling you to specify which information you want to listen to, when, and how. Its extensive rule system, lets you specify what the talking character can say and do when a stock reaches a given price, and the Alert function alows you to keep track of specific stocks while you are away from your computer. Talking Stocks supports stock markets from the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prices and dates are displayed in each country's native format. The Stock Strip function displays your stocks in a narrow strip above the Windows taskbar, and you can easily customize the colors of the stock list. In addition, Talking Stocks is integrated with Yahoo's financial Web site for additional functionality.