Hi tiger64, if you just want free charting to study candlestick patterns live etc try using a MT4 Metatrader demo platform just as the free demo available from ODL Markets or Alpari Uk. ODL includes the major indices and major CFD's but is mainly geared up for the foreign exchange markets (which are very volitile).
http://www.freestockcharts.com/, offer free live charting for USA equities and include candlesticks and include all the commonly used indicators.
Any probs give me a shout.