Charts & Technical Analysis

Go Long MCD, Short ADBE

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) is a defensive stock to buy, while Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) will make a good stock to short if the trendline breaks.

Your Signal to Cash Out

If the S&P 500 closes below its 20-day moving average, then you may want to close out your long positions.

Charts Say Traders Should Be on the Defensive

The dollar, gold, oil and the equities market have had such big moves that trading defensively is the only way to play right now.

Will the Shorts Cash In?

After being burned numerous times by not taking profits after significant market sell-offs, the bears could be all too willing to do so today.

Short Financials on a Bounce

Traders should try to buy the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (NYSE: FAZ) on a market bounce that could cause the ETF to fall to $11 or lower.

Traders Should Exercise Caution on Open

A lot of volatility in overnight futures trading should be an alarm to traders to be very careful heading into the open.

Get Ready for the Next Leg Up

Yesterday's pullback was more about profit-taking than anything else, providing a good opportunity to start adding long positions.

Best Stocks and ETFs to Buy Now

Technology and precious metals stocks are among the favorites.

Buy This Dividend Stock on a Pullback

We are raising our target on Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL) and suggest buying the dividend stock on a pullback.

6 Sinking Stocks to Abandon Now

Here are six stocks to sell before they drag down your portfolio, or you can consider short-selling.

A Gold Investment You May Have Missed

At this point in gold's bull run, it may be best to invest in prospect generator companies.

More Risk Than Reward in This Market

The market is overextended and traders should wait for a better entry point.

Market Setting Up for a Short-term Pullback

Wait for the market to give back some gains before jumping into anything on the long side.

Go Long PCX, Short SLXP

Patriot Coal Corporation (NYSE: PCX) should soar while Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP) stumbles.

6 Top Stocks for November

The market may be due for a correction, but it will soon be full steam ahead for these stocks.

Buy This Gold Superstar

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX) pulled back to its 50-day moving average, giving buyers another shot.

A Health Care Reform Winner

Pharmaceutical services company AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC) is an institutional favorite that should benefit from health care reform.

Dollar Rally Could Hurt Stocks

The PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund's chart shows the foreboding oversold condition of the U.S. dollar.

S&P 500 May be About to Take a Breather

We are likely to see a pullback before a rally to new highs, according to Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci retracement.