Trading Advice

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A Pairs Prescription for CVS Stock and Merck

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Longstanding cycles in CVS Health and Merck are at risk of changing and offering profits to spread traders buying CVS stock and shorting MRK.

Why It’s Less Hip to Be a Square Stock Investor Right Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
SQ stock is still a buy, but with increased price risk off and on the price chart, investors should be looking for a pullback, not a breakout.

Facebook Stock Is A Sell Anywhere Over $200 In Front of Earnings

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock is stalling out near $200 after a monster rally. Valuations and techncals point to a pullback post earnings.

As Analysts See Shopify Stock as Fairly Valued, Investors Ponder How to Sell

By Mark Putrino, CMT
Wall Street feels that Shopify stock is fairly valued. Some 28 firms follow SHOP stock and the average price target is $325. But then again, these highly paid pros that make these predictions are often wrong. 

3 Big Retail Stocks That Are Worth a Look Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail stocks Target, Walmart and Costco are making all the right moves in the retail market. But on the price chart each offers a unique buying opportunity.

3 Dirt-Cheap Stocks to Buy for Their Massive Potential

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Some low-priced stocks stink, but others are set to soar. Today's gallery of cheap stocks to buy provides three ideas from the latter group.

2 Ways to Buy Nvidia Stock on Competition Worries

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
New competitive threats from AMD have challenged NVDA stock this week, but bullish investors need to appreciate what’s done is likely done and consider two ways to buy into a down, but not out Nvidia story

ExxonMobil or Chevron? An Easy Buy Decision

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dividend Aristocrats and integrated oil giants XOM stock and CVX have a lot in common, but if investors are looking for total returns, one is the clear-cut winner

3 Technically Fragile Dow Stocks to Short

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish charts and promising short entries are here today in 3M (MMM), Caterpillar (CAT) and Apple (AAPL) stock.

5 Top Stock Trades for Wednesday: SQ, AMZN, FB, BA

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing, Facebook, Amazon, Square and Applied Optoelectronics are our top stock trades to focus on heading into Wednesday's session.

Sorry Bulls, Canopy Stock Is Still a Short

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a disappointing earnings report, an upheaval in management and continued weakness on the price chart, CGC stock remains a short.

China Is Short-Term Trouble for Walmart Stock, but It’s a Great Name to Hold

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart stock has performed admirably this year, but U.S.-China trade woes still cloud the bullish narrative for now.

Microsoft Stock Is Still a Buy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t turn your back on MSFT stock, as strong business growth and a solid Microsoft price chart point to a rally that has legs.

If You Like Gold Stocks Now, Don’t Sweat the Pessimistic Headlines

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold stocks and GLD just hit a wall, but don't write them off. Anything can still happen because speculators remain in control..

3 Breakout Stocks to Buy for the New Week 

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders shopping for stocks to buy must add today’s three breakout stocks to their list. Buyers are swarming.

4 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ROKU, EA, GOOGL

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Roku, Electronic Arts, Alphabet and Zscaler are our top stock trades for Monday, after the holiday-shortened trading week.

Here’s Where You Buy Qualcomm Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a strong rally and a questionable geopolitical truce, it’s time for investors to wait on the sidelines in QCOM stock.

Now’s the Time to Cash-In on Nvidia Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
NVDA is poised for a pullback after a 20% rally last month, which means it's time to short Nvidia stock near current levels.

How, When and Why to Buy Advanced Micro Devices Stock Again

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Geopolitical trade relief and a constructive-looking price chart bodes well for another entry in AMD stock.
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