Here is a good site on stocks, I read articles on it quite a bit.
http://www.fool.com/School.htm

As I hold no guarantee, here are some good stocks
XOM (Exxon)
ETR (Entergy)
MCD (McDonalds)

Materials such as gold also are good things to invest in.

Originally Posted by Duality Honestly, invest into something you love. You'll make the most money and you'll have the most fun when you do that.

I highly disagree, invest in companies you believe will have success. Just because you love them doent mean they will do well.