What type of stocks are the best to invest in right now?

Well i have about $40,000 dollars to invest in stocks right now. Are pharmeceutical companies the best to invest in? Of course im not going to invest all $40,000 at once nor in just one type of stocks i will also invest in maybe AMR and cisco but what are 5 stocks right now today 3/1/11 i should invest at least $500-$1000 dollars? Im just trying to get different answers i am not going to hire a broker all they do is just take your money and DO NOT GIVE A CRAP ABOUT YOUR PORTFOLIO so just seeing what others have to say. Thanks!!!