Windows Explorer does not have menu displayed by default like you were used to in previous versions. To activate and keep it permanently visible follow this tutorial.
Windows 8 also brings a very transparent tool for examining global indices, where you can also optionally keep track of the value of individual shares.
If you are using the same entries all over again, you can create a custom list with these entries and when you need it just enter the first one then drag the cell down for the rest to fill out automatically.
