It depends on what kind of trader you want to be. If its all about momentum and being the first to act, then you won't have time to research the company itself and should focus on technical analysis. But if you plan on holding shares for any length of time, you will need at least a basic understanding of the fundamentals (and charts).
The above applies to both penny stocks and big boards
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