<p>I was just wondering if anyone can help me out with something........I am assigned to play a stock market game online (no real money ;() but I don't know the first thing about stocks and we have to start right away........just out of curiosity what do you all think are the best businesses to invest in............my group decided on things like Lucent technologies, Pfizer, CVS, and Coca-cola....(as well as businesses that will benefit from Valentines day...like Hersheys)...........what do you guys think????</p>
<p>Thanks we'll look into that (we heard that their prices rose a lot this morning.......still kicking myself for not buying it yesterday)........does anyone else have an opinion as to which business to invest in???</p>
<p>lol oil. Wouldnot suggest it. Its a stock market game. The winners will be the guys that take unrealistic positions with high volatile stocks. Coke and other blue chips wont give you the edge. Look for stocks that have a lot of movement. Make a target of whatever %tage gain you want and then take positions in stocks.</p>
<p>BTW dont factor in times. DOesnt work. Because analyst estimates already take into account increased sales and decreased sales at different times of the year. So your groups investment system is flawed. (Dont worry I made the same mistakes when i started). What I suggest you do is use stock screeners and get good value stocks. Look at industries and take positions in them. View financial records, analyst estimates, and look at the rations (PEG, PE) etc.</p>
<p>BTW if i were you i would get a position in WLDA. I bought 1000 shares of this baby in 5.33 avg price. Currently trading 7.71. This is real cash btw I have been investing for 3+ years now. Earnings set to come out on february 17th. Look for increased guidance as contracts worth 100% of the market cap has been made. Possibly one of 5 or 6 of the best value stock in the market right now. I will sell when it goes to 10. Good luck</p>