if i have $10,000 for stock investment and being a beginner what stock is best to invest in and why? If I do invest, would it be smart to get e-trade for investors?

it would be best to by a fund which is a collection of stocks managed by a professional. you can by into an industry fund or pick a generic one. Either way your $$ is working while you learn how to invest.

research biomedical companies, pick the biggest player and go with it. Otherwise go with any company that's heavily invested in alternative fuels. If 10 000 is not throw away cash, invest it in an RRSP type investment, something long term and guaranteed.

BUY a fundstay away from Fortress,try, Vangard, or Ishare

You should invest in an index fund. It follows which ever market you select such as the S&P500. Take it out at a discount brokerage firm so you pay a lower fee. Most stock funds don't beat the market. If they do then there's a higher management fee and you end up around what the market makes anyways.

RSF25% annual dividendZecco, commision free trades

It would be by far the smartest to learn about investing rather than take stock tips from this forum. "Investing For Dummies" is an excellent starter book.

No.Shayla, it sounds like you have not invested in the past. Don't go for stocks if you know nothing about stocks.There are many good ways to make money. Since the stock market is not going so well, overseas investments would be the best choice.Starting a small business would be the way to go if you have time.Alternatively try to invest in someones business. You may receive up to 20% guaranteed interest a year. You will not get such high returns on stocks, mutual funds, bonds or CD's. If you invest $10,000 at 20% annual interest rate, you will get back $24,883.20 in 5 years. I run my own business and my net profit is over 5% a month.Some of the European banks are offering 7% to 14% annual interest rate (3-5 years deposits).Email me at investment4us@hotmail.com and I'll give you a valuable advice if you are serious about investing. Please don't forget to mention your nickname and question at Y.A.Best of luck!

I would reccommend you not to invest in stocks.There are better ways to get guaranteed high returns.Check my profile and email me for a free advice if you really want to earn money.I don't like stocks. I have invested in small business. Now I am earning 2% income monthly (24% annually). I'm sure I'll double my money in 3-4 years.