stock recommendations?

Question

I'm jumping into the market within the next week, any suggestions of stocks I should look at?

Answer 1

Smart; asking strangers whose qualifications and motives can never be known... where to invest your money.

Good luck with that.

Take 6 months to a year reading about investments. This way you won't make the typical mistakes of new investors (and you are certainly on that road).

Understand;
Asset Allocation
Time Horizon
Risk
Position Sizing
Capitalization size
International investing
ETF's

If you don't... it's not investing... it's gambling.

Answer 2

For newbies pick a solid company with strong earnings and steady growth. Avoid cheap stocks unless you know a lot about the company, what they produce, and how well their product might sell. I don't know how much money you are going to invest but good stocks will cost over $50.00 per share. Stocks are generally sold in 100 share blocks but you can also buy fewer in what is called an odd lot transaction. For 100 share an increase of $1.00 in share price means you will make $100.00 minus commision costs. If you only buy 10 shares an increase of $1.00 per share means your value as increased on $10.00. To cover the comission costs for buying and selling your stock would have to rise more than $10.00 per share. Not many stocks that are cheap will rise that fast. Good Luck. Do your research first.

Answer 3

Definitely read up. I learned the hard way when I should have read more and got more educated. Also, the biggest tip I can give is to use practice trading accounts. You're playing with fake money but with real stocks. Be very cautious around risky stocks like penny stocks at first. Here's some good blog reading:
http://thequarry.net

Answer 4

Congratulations, I remember how excited i was when i first got to trade, The best thing about it is im still as excited then as i am now to trade! You will be fine with a little bit of research and some good stocks. I am using http://www.goldenbullstocks.com they come highly recommended and you can test drive their stocks, you will be impressed!
The stock market isnt rocket science, with the right tools you can watch your money grow like crazy!
Have fun

Answer 5

Watch Jim Cramer on CNBC after the market closes. He's been in the market over 25 years and will lead you into some pretty good picks. You can sign up for his picks at a fee also but if you stick with him you will make money. Happy trading. He also has written a few books you may want to read. Do not just blindly enter the market or it will eat you up, they don't call it a bear market for nothing.

Answer 6

Frankly, if you have to ask for stock tips on Yahoo Answers, you are better off staying out of the stock market. You WILL lose your shirt--I promise.

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Edit: Sorry if the truth hurts guy. Just trying to save you some money. If you want to invest your money stupidly, by far be my guest. If you want something relatively safe, go for a no-load mutual fund. If you want something safer--how about an online savings account yielding around 5% while you figure out how the stock market works and the best ways to make educated investments.

Answer 7

Boy, can't C just ask a question without reading him the riot act about this and that. Okay, so he had the wrong approach with the "investors" on Yahoo Answers. Maybe if he had stated, "I'm looking to invest long-term in a company with a good P/E ratio, consistent earnings growth and a solid cash position?, someone may have given him an answer. Good luck, C.

Answer 8

Walmart is going up like a rocket. With the 'recession', for Xmas presents, their prices are easier on the pocket. As against the higher end stores.
If mortgage interest rates are capped, BofA and other lenders should be heading up also.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

http://www.tradingzoom.com/top10zoomerportfolio

- not much there now but as the market improves it will get populated again, so check back often.