Which companies should I buy stocks from?


Question:
I have this project in the accounting class where we have $30,000 (fake) to buy stocks from 5 different companies, and record gain or loss after 5 weeks. I don't want to lose money (although fake) and look like a complete loser. Which 5 companies are doing good right now? Which ones you advise me to buy stocks from?

Answer:
Try this company called CTLM. They are expected to go up big next week, and at the very least, they won't lose money.
Another stock I really like is TRFX--they are a stable company and bounce around 5 and 5.50, so see if you can get them at five and then hope they end your 5 weeks near 5.50
One word of advise--buy things that aren't 10,000 dollars a share and all that because with only 30k you can't get very many shares of big companies. Try to stick with stuff under 40 bucks a share.
Now if you wanna' be really safe and not make or lose money, then listen to the other peeps suggestions like hotels, nike, etc.
If you wanna win on the other hand, try goin with stuff that is unexpected. Every dork in your class is gonna take Wal*Mart, adidas, etc. So try something new and origional!
Soda companies are always doing good so I would go with Pepsi or Coke two big ones. Disney is usually a good one. Probably a major Hotel chain like Holiday Inn or Hilton. Plus you can't do bad with sport companies like Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Puma, etc.
i would advise that you do the choosing yourself, you won't learn anything if we pick them for you. so what if you come in last, at least you will learn a valuable lesson in investing.

why go to college if you don't want to learn?
five weeks is not alot of time. go to MSN Money and pick the stocks rated as 10's. (Stock Scouter)

Out of the 10's, maybe there will be one you know and like. Invest in that. 20% in each of five. Preferably not in the same industry. Good luck!!
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