Stock Tip or Mutual Fund Ideas?

Just dropped a couple of shekels in my Scottrade account that has been languishing in the red for many years thanks to a slow/steady drop of Sirius after the hype of the Stern signing waned.

With so much volatility, does anyone have an opinion on potential good buys?

Even short term investments tips are welcome. In fact, preferred.

I'm going to review some good info regarding gold/mining investing that bclemms provided a couple months back as well.