Now that we've looked at the operations of the stock market, let's review how well we can predict the future. If you had an aunt who offered to buy you 50 shares of any stock you desired, which company would you choose, and why would you select them? Part of your post should address 1. the current price and 2. if you intend to hold on to the stock for a long time or see it as a short term investment.

While I won't be in touch to remind you, write down the particulars of stock somewhere and check it out around the same time next year... see how you did "in the market"!