Nutbeech, not stupid at all. APS stands for a Penny website called Awesome Penny Stocks. It is a site which promotes Penny Stocks after being compensated by the Co to do so. Most times the Co that is promoting (APS) receives Shares in compensation for their promotion. These are typically short term Plays but have the potential to make large gains on the front end.
Keep asking questions. That is how you will learn.