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Friday’s Vital Data: Microsoft, Apple and Energy Transfer Partners

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders were keen on Apple (AAPL) becoming the first U.S. company to hit a $1 trillion valuation. Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT) calls were popular following a Gartner report and Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) announced a merger with Energy Transfer Equity (ETE).

5 Top Stock Trades for Friday — Finally Time to Buy Tesla and Facebook?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla and Square are rocketing on their earnings results, while Fitbit is puking. Has Facebook finally bottomed? We discuss in our top stock trades for Friday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Tesla, Pfizer and MGM Resorts International

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders zeroed in on Tesla puts ahead of earnings, while Pfizer saw ex-dividend activity. MGM was flooded with options amid a gaming earnings deluge.

Trade of the Day: A Bullish Trade on Regional Banks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The regional bank ETF, i.e. the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) offers a good reward-to-risk trade just as the broader financial sector is showing signs of life again.

5 Top Stock Trades for Thursday — Buy Apple on Push to $1 Trillion?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings from Apple helped give a whole lift to the tech sector, but how do we trade the behemoth itself? Here's our top stock trades for Thursday.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple, Twitter and Advanced Micro Devices

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL is headed for record market capitalization today, TWTR is back on the bullish scene after an upgrade and AMD plunged more than 5% on a major shareholder’s disclosure.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Is a Short

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following Caterpillar's earnings report earlier this week, CAT stock now looks ripe to continue its slide lower ... offering active investors and traders an opportunity.

5 Top Stock Trades for Wednesday — Is Procter Finally a Buy?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's earnings are on deck, but Sogou, Procter & Gamble, AbbVie and a number of others have already reported their quarterly results. Here are our top stock trades as a result.

Prudential Financial (PRU) Q2 Earnings: Is a Beat in Store?

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Strong core growth in asset-based businesses along with higher revenues might drive Prudential Financial (PRU) in Q2. Compare Brokers....

What’s in the Cards for MetLife (MET) Stock in Q2 Earnings?

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MetLife’s (MET) Q2 earnings should gain from a strong property and casualty business, partly offset by higher expenses. Compare Brokers....

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.
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