fln8tive,

I will give you the same advice I give all my friends, take it or leave it but I am happy to share it with you.

Don't speculate on stocks. Now, that is not to say not to invest in the market. But the days of day trading are long over and have proven to be mostly unsuccessful to most end users.

What I do recommend is a diversified portfolio of stocks/bonds/real estate. Which should also compromise Value and Growth stocks, Emerging Markets, International, tax free bonds and proper investments/allocation based on your tax situation.

If you have enough to invest in the market, invest it wisely, with people who will return you 8%-12% over a long term period like ten years. Invest in a philosophy...

If your going to just buy a stock because you like the company, you might get a hit here and there, Blockbuster, Sirrius, (all the tech stocks for a decade.) but knowing when to sell is equally important.

So go get a financial manager or buy a cd 6% or invest in LONG TERM strategies. The quick in and out hits may work for time to time but almost never in the long run..

B

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