The market is not bull...so you can forget looking to make a short term big return on any stock you buy...they will just not go up that fast. If you had $500,000...than yes...buy as much of EXXONMOBIL as you can and sell in 3 months...you will make money. But with only $5,000 you should think longterm. You have to decide if this is a long term investment or not. If you are thinking short, wait for the nuts and double up your 5K.

All jokes aside, look at stock like GE, 3M, EXXON, P&G...and your money is safe. If you do a fun, I recommend VANGUARD INTERNATIONL GROWTH FUNDS...you will get a consistent yearly return and your money will work for itself.