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 put your computer into hibernation, the next time you turn it on, you'll get all your windows and programs open just the way they were before the shutdown.
If you leave your computer running on a 24/7 basis you might be interested in determining the amount of uptime that has accumulated since the last reboot.