Trading Advice

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Caterpillar Stock Is Primed for a Post-Earnings Short

Financial engineering to appease Caterpillar shareholders might get your attention, but shorting CAT stock following earnings is where big-time profits are at.

Why Twilio Stock Looks Better Than Ever Ahead of Earnings

If you believe in buying what you use when it comes to your investments, TWLO stock is looking like a winner off and on the price chart

3 Retail Home Suppliers to Trade Now

Some trends are just getting underway for bears in retail home suppliers, while others are still looking friendly for bulls.

Goldman Sachs Is Right: It’s Time to Buy Micron Stock Again

After a lengthy and punishing bear market, MU stock has turned the corner with bearish supplies shrinking both off and on the price chart

Netflix Stock Is Getting Back to Binge Worthy Levels

The selling in Netflix stock has reached an extreme that signaled a low in the past on a technical basis. Time to be a buyer of NFLX stock.

Don’t Wait for Earnings. Take Profits Now in Visa Stock

Visa stock may not be an Amazon, Apple or Netflix but it’s no slouch and with virtually no bearish challenges over the past decade, the risk for shares are growing in front of earnings.

3 Breakout Stocks to Buy Immediately

Traders seeking strong stocks to buy will love these stocks, as each boasts a powerful uptrend and is inching toward a breakout.

Earnings Show It’s Time to Buy IBM Stock on a Pullback

Last week was key for confirming the bull case in IBM stock, but investors would be wise to wait for profit-taking before buying.

3 Large-Cap Stocks to Short

Home Depot, Netflix and Delta have enjoyed solid gains the past few years, but the long-term trend on these large-cap stocks is looking bearish

AAL Stock Looks Ready To Take Off After Earnings

AAL stock is looking like it is ready for lift off after encountering some turbulence to begin 2019. Time to buy American.

3 Stocks That Look Like Death

Today's trio of losers has delivered pain and anguish to shareholders. Consider them all top stocks to sell.

3 Food Stocks to Buy for Fast and Big Profits

People have to eat, which means there’s more upside in these three healthy looking food stocks, as each should avoid macroeconomic risks.

Why Facebook Stock Can Still Leap to $300

Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans may or may not get derailed, but the price chart in FB stock is in a buyable position for a move to new highs.

Heading Into Earnings, Coca Cola Stock Is a Buy on the Next 5% Dip

Coca Cola stock price at all-time high, making it vulnerable to a 5% dip going into earnings. Buy that dip.

Here’s Why Patience is the Best Call for Roku Stock

Roku stock has skyrocketed this year on the massive potential of streaming TV. However, it's also fair to point that shares have become way overheated.

The Best Way to Play Spotify and Netflix Stock Today

Weekly chart action in SPOT and NFLX stock, along with catalytic earnings, are forming a great pairs play for each streaming giant.

Value Is Here, Right Now in Roku Stock

Don’t get bogged down by the uncertainty of earnings, go with what’s working in today’s market and buy Roku stock for short-term profits.

The AMD Stock Rally Has Gotten Way Too Advanced in Front of Earnings

An overbought AMD stock is now at the richest valuation over the year. Look for a pullback post earnings as the momentum finally breaks.

3 Breakout Stocks to Buy

Bulls are running, making these companies three of today's stocks to buy. They all offer breakout patterns worth paying attention to.