I only do mutual funds that are indexed to things and avoid industry specific stock purchases. I do however have stock in a scompany I used to work for and the dividend is rather nice year after year.

This fits pretty well with advice from advisors on my 401k and IRAs, though I'm in a more conservative focus than you should be, given differences in our ages. Still a less predictable environment in the markets than even normally exists.
Doing your research if not getting professional guidance is more important now as a result.

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I'd stay with blue chips, just to be safe. Or maybe a good mutual fund?

In my retirement accounts I have my financial advisor handle it. I also have a dividend stock portfolio.

I bought Funeral, Bank, stocks in the past

Yes you can by funeral stocks

Financials - visa, mc and amex. Financials, and insurance companies are swimming with cash. This float is invested from minute one while their claim payments come in (and out) in dribs and drabs

As long as their financial department aren't Jerry Kids, they always make money.

This is a Warren Buffet creed

Don't ask me I bought some Cleveland Cliffs and it dropped like a stone. 📉

I always prefer having diversified approach. Include sectors/industries you are sure about.

If I alone set the pace of it's ticker tape assent, invest in Juan Valdez.

Sorry

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VOO is all you need, at least until you come close to retirement.

Rare earth minerals.

Depends on your approach are you looking for just growth or immediate income?