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Cards Stacked Against Cisco Ahead of Earnings

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) needs a blowout earnings report for the stock to go up.

6 Top Stocks for November

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market may be due for a correction, but it will soon be full steam ahead for these stocks.

An Election Day Earnings Play (CLH)

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE: CLH) already struggles with earnings, and the stock will not benefit from the Republican agenda.

Will the Election Kick Volatility Into Overdrive?

By Adam Warner
The VIX is up about 15% in the past six trading days. Will the election be just the catalyst we need for volatility to spring back into the markets?

5 Scary Stocks to Short

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
You should be afraid to have these stocks in your portfolio unless you plan to short them.

A Fuel Products Stock About to Explode

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Trade of the Day - World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE: INT). Volume is increasing and the stochastic issued a buy signal several days ago. Get Sam Collins' technical target here.

Trading Alert for Atmel Corporation (ATML)

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy these call options on semiconductor stock Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) before it reports earnings next week.

Be Bullish on This Bear ETF

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
For ETF FAZ, a pop above the 50-day moving average would signal that a run to $17 could occur.

Trade of the Day – JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Get Sam Collins' trading target for JBLU stock.

5 Election Day Option Trades

By OptionsZone Experts
The midterm elections are less than a week away, and these option trades should benefit as the political drama plays out.

Buy This Gold Superstar

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX) pulled back to its 50-day moving average, giving buyers another shot.

Hop Aboard NSC Nov 60 Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) should be the next railroad company to deliver a positive earnings report.

VIX Below 20, Is Volatility Cheap?

By Adam Warner
The VIX is back to pre-flash-crash levels, but you may still be overpaying for options.

Is BofA Really at Risk of Going to $2.50?

By Jon Ogg
A Barron's article could have been a disaster for Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC).

A Health Care Reform Winner

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Pharmaceutical services company AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC) is an institutional favorite that should benefit from health care reform.

3 Ways to Play Britain’s Budget Cuts

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Britain's newfound austerity creates opportunities for traders on this side of the pond.

VXX Sux!

By Adam Warner
Find of why VIX ETN iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX) is practically useless as a trading vehicle.

6 Hot Earnings Trades for the Week Ahead

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The upcoming week will be the busiest of the Q3 earnings season, and these stocks should make big moves after they report, making for great earnings trades.

Net Some Profits With AA Butterfly Spread

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Take advantage of market volatility with this spread strategy on Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA).
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