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Monday’s Vital Data: Intel, Advanced Micro Devices and Weatherford International

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders focused on Intel (INTC) and Advanced Micro (AMD) as the war for market share heated up. Meanwhile, Weatherford (WFT) was hammered by puts despite stronger-than-expected earnings.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: WestRock, Masco and Goodyear Tire & Rubber

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of WRK, MAS and GT are dropping better hints of what's to come than most other charts are. Here's what you need to know.

5 Top Stock Trades for Monday Morning

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Twitter and Intel took a spill on earnings, while MasterCard is giving investors a chance to buy the dip. Here are all of our top stock trades.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook, Twitter and Ford

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders took aim at the social media sector yesterday following dismal reports from both Facebook (FB) and Twitter (TWTR). Ford (F) was also a target after lowering its 2018 guidance.

3 Hotel Stocks Set to Crush the Market in 2H18

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U.S. hotel industry is likely to benefit from several factors like a developing economy, higher income, increased consumer confidence and a strong labor market.....

Chinese Stocks: Are They Finally Cheap?

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Chinese stocks have sold off on jitters about the tariffs. Could this be the buying opportunity investors have been waiting for? Compare Brokers....

High Medical Costs Hurt Accident and Health Insurers

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Accident and Health Insurers Outlook: High Medical Costs Hurt Compare Brokers....

Thursday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, NXP Semiconductors and General Motors

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders flooded AMD with calls ahead of earnings. NXPI was also heavy with call options despite QCOM dropping its bid, and GM options were mixed.

5 Utility Stocks Set to Outperform Q2 Earnings Estimates

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This earnings season, utility stocks are expected to gain from new rates, customer growth and expense management. These 5 stocks in particular are set to top analyst estimates.

Trade of the Day: 2 Ways to Trade Facebook After the Earnings Bloodbath

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock is dropping hard after earnings. Luckily this drop also provides opportunity. Here are two specific ways I am looking to capitalize in Facebook.

Should You Buy PayPal (PYPL) Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

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Shares of PayPal (PYPL) surged to a new all-time high Tuesday just one day before the company is set to report its Q2 financial results, which means investors m....

Boeing (BA) Gains 1.4% Ahead of Earnings: Can It Keep Soaring?

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Shares of The Boeing Company (BA) gained about 1.4% during regular hours Tuesday, the last day of trading before it releases its latest quarterly earnings repor....

Here’s Why Bitcoin Has Gained 15% This Week

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Bitcoin on Tuesday surged above the $8,000 mark for the first time since May, giving renewed hope to cryptocurrency bulls looking for strength from the market....

Facebook (FB) Stock Climbs 1.78% Ahead of Earnings: What to Watch

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Shares of Facebook (FB) touched a new all-time high Tuesday one day before it is set to report its second-quarter financial results. So let’s take a look....

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook, AT&T and Advanced Micro Devices

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Corporate earnings continue to dominate activity in the options pits this week. On Tuesday, it was heavy hitters like FB, T and AMD.

Trade of the Day: Buy Lockheed Martin Stock at This Level

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
LMT stock managed to shake off the sellers by day's end on Tuesday following the earnings report, and that sets the stock up with a well-defined price level above which it can be bought for a trade.

Monday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company, Apple and Tesla

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings once again topped the list for options traders on Friday. GE puts soared after the company’s CEO negated strong earnings. Apple calls continue to climb and Tesla is in the hot seat following a report on suppliers.

5 Top Stock Trades for Monday — Buy GE and Microsoft?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric and Microsoft earnings saw investors reach in very different ways. Next week, Tesla could be gearing up for a big move. Here are our top stock trades for Monday.

Friday’s Vital Data: Microsoft, General Electric and eBay

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders were focused on earnings. MSFT and GE saw heavy call speculation ahead of earnings while EBAY was punished for light revenue and weak guidance.
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