Hello Conrad,
an ideas for stocks: why not pick good X_DEV and AIM stocks? Look at Myst's X_DEV page to see which stocks are doing well, and pick one (or two). Then visit Tom's place to do the same. Throw in the QQQ's, and one or two stocks you would like to Vortex yourself if there is still room, and you are set.
Suggestions: QLGC as a prime example of an X_DEV stock, and STKL as a succesful AIM stock. And perhaps you could throw in a Dutch stock, like AHOLD, PHILIPS or ASML!
Regards,
Karel.