What stocks do you think are the best stocks to invest in? Do you think it is too risky to be investing in the stock market right now? Why or why not?

Chicos

Do not know too much but l heard Apple (computers) might be something to look into. It is dropped significantly in the past few months, mostly I'd say due to the state of the economy. It will always be a power house, along with Gateways, Dell, etc. The stock is still $90 something a share, but again, it is dropped and is fairly cheap comapred to what it was 3 months ago. l say this NOT being an investor in Apple stock. Just something l overheard today.

Now is not a good time to be investing due to the state of the economy - as you should know.

If you must invest in stocks l would go for stable companies. Be careful and do your research.

Good Luck.

Google

The problem with this crazy market is the volatility. What goes up 5% today might go down 7% tomorrow. Also, consider that two of the highest one-day increases in the stock market (percentage-wise) came during the Great Depression.

If u really want to get into stocks, get into some kind of a stock fund that has diversified holdings. These funds r managed by stock market professionals whose job it is to make trades throughout the day to maximize a portfolio is value.

You can jump into the stock market now, since it is so low & it will come back up eventually. But, l am going to wait until the beginning of the year at least to let the market stabilize before switching my 401k (which has been in the money market for the last year) back into the stock market.

If u r interested in individual stocks, consider what people will be buying, even down to their last dollar: food. And, cheap food. So, think fast food restaurants, discount grocers, & places like WalMart & Costco. Also consider that people will turn to their favorite vices - alcohol & tobacco - to relieve the tension of the times.

Right now is the best time to invest in the stock market. The markets are low and you can buy cheap. The markets will go up, just might take a while for them too. Look for stocks that have fallen a lot lately but are normally strong (ex. Target, Exxon Mobile, Google, Apple, etc.). These stocks will eventually go back up.

Now is a great time to invest in the stock market. Many companies r at a 52 week low. True, stocks still may go lower, but if u invest in quality stocks, they will come back to much higher than today is lows. Some stocks to look at would be:
Coca-Cola
Pfizer-good dividend
McDonald's

l would stay away from financial stocks right now as there r two many variables that we still do not know. My personal choice which l own stock in is ''Precision Drilling'' (PDS). They pay a great dividend & they just bought out another drilling company.

Good Luck

Ryan you should better invest in business. I've invested in good business of my friend. He pays me 1% monthly (12 percent a year)