I used to trade stocks, but if you cannot watch the market most of the day you are better off keeping your money out of the market. I've lost enough money trying to trade while working a 9-5 job.
My advice is to wait for a long bull market and use candlestick charts for good buying opportunities, charts will work in normal markets.
I just have some penny stocks now that are involved in bomb detection, hoping it is a good play since the airlines must comply with new TSA rules regarding screening of passengers and baggage in August.