I'm not a stock broker, but I DO kno u need to diversify. Dont keep all them eggs in one basket. I'm looking into it myself. I'm choosing the ones that are down for the moment; the stock market always recovers.

So... I'm choosing the housing market businesses (Lowes, Home Depot) and things of that nature and a few others. But... the only other recommendation I would propose (being a noob to this) is to either buy or rent the book: The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need, by: Andrew Tobias. Its full of handy info for the noob and he doesnt sugar coat it.