Joe,
Yes, I follow them quite closely and all the economic data, etc. At this point I don't trade but am holding a couple of positions.
In the next couple of months I will be getting some funds which will allow me the freedom to trade, so I'm gearing up for that. My focus will not be on individual stocks but more on options with the indices like DJX, OEX, etc.
The markets are fun and fascinating to study and be apart of, and I will soon be a lot more active in them.
Carpe Diem
Jared