where can i invest in the stock market?

I am interested in investing in the stock market.
I have been told that now is a pretty good time to invest here in the u.s
i would like to know if there’s a website where i can find sort of basics about it, since i do not know soo much about it yet. also, what site do i go to to actually invest in stocks?
what if i want to buy stocks in another country? do i need to do like anything different?
what are some good stocks to buy in at this time in the u.s??

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February 17th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Look at LVS. Las Vegas Sands.
A year ago it was the biggest casino company in the world. The owner was the second richest man in the world and the stock was at $150.
Its at $5.5 today. Why?
They’ve expanded rapidly. Singapore, China, and Las Vegas.
There either headed for bankruptcy…or headed for gold.
At $5.5 i’d start watching the price.
If you bought 1000 shares at $5. $5000
If it goes to $120 thats = $120,000.
I think its worth the investment. I think casinos survive depressions. This is where I’d invest.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Have you been watching the news…nowhere!!!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
You can go to any online trading site. TD Ameritrade, ect.
They have some learning areas I believe. You best learn before you leap though. The stock market is an easy place to lose your money.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
This is not the right time to invest in stock market at all, you don’t konw who is going to sink the next day.. Hold it for some time, until markets get stable.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Hallmark. They have Webkinz that are taking off! Also, the holidays are coming.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Etrade.com
February 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
who told u that
if that was true why didn’t u ask for his recommendation
u shouldn’t buy stocks right now especially if ur
a beginner.
Why don’t u follow up on a stock and pretend like u bought it.
u know yahoo finance right.