Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Rising Oil Prices Could Mean Big Profits in Energy Stocks

By Ken Trester
This morning, I am recommending a bullish call option on Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY), the oil and gas exploration and production company.

How Bulls Can Still Clean Up With iRobot Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It sucked being an iRobot stock investor through earnings, but the longer-term forecast should find Wall Street picking up the pieces

3 Stocks to Trade After Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Earnings lit a fire in these companies making them attractive stocks to buy. Here's how to profit in TWTR, EBAY, and UNP moving forward.

Tesla Stock Is Too Emotional to Be Anything But a Trading Vehicle

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
TSLA is an emotional stock. Its long-term thesis is in doubt, but Tesla stock is holding, making it a trading vehicle for the brave only.

Box Inc Stock Is Breaking Out On Big-Time Buying

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
BOX stock finally looks to be breaking out on the heels of massive call buying. Time to position for a profit with a covered call trade.

Another Dot-Bomb in Cisco Stock?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s not at the Dot-Bomb stage, but Cisco stock is looking fragile off and on the price chart. Here's what to watch in CSCO.

Selling Puts on Cisco Systems is a Great Way to Generate Income

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are recommending a bullish trade on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) in the form of a put write.

Trade of the Day: Qualcomm Stock Is All Set for a Contrarian Approach

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the getting has been good for QCOM stock bulls over the past few days, Qualcomm is now reaching severe near-term overbought territory.

2 Stocks to Buy to Feast on a Food Stock Rally

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
With earnings events nearby, food stocks GRUB and SHAK are setting up for purchase, but don’t forget the side order of risk control

2 Longs, 1 Short in Energy Stocks: FSLR, EXC and CVX

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These profitable energy stocks also offer green alternatives to some much dirtier, traditional energy plays.

Box Stock Is Set to Run Higher Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Where once there was fear and loathing, price action in BOX stock now offers bullish investors a nice opportunity to go long with improved odds for success.

This Shipping Company Almost Always Beats Earnings Expectations

By Ken Trester
This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD), the shipping logistics company.

Kinder Morgan Stock Capitulates, Renews a Rally Fast Taking Shape

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
KMI stock was struggling at the end of last week, now there's a reason investors have already changed their mind about Kinder Morgan.

3 Strong Stocks Poised to Break Resistance This Week

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With the S&P 500 knocking on the door of resistance, breakout stocks to buy have multiplied. Here are three of the best for the week.

Skechers Stock Will Find Footing Soon, But Is It a Trap?

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Skechers stock missed earnings and fell hard, so trading SKX here may be difficult ... but it's not impossible.

Generate Income With This Trade on the Struggling Healthcare Sector

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV).

Why and How to Buy Chesapeake Stock Here

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are still plenty of risks facing CHK stock, but it’s time to look into the positive evidence, even if it has a string attached.

Why You Should Buy and Hold American Express Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The short-term price action from earnings is meaningless. Long-term, American Express (AXP) stock is set to continue to prosper for years.

3 Stocks on Shaky Ground

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Relative weakness is plaguing today's selection of stocks to sell. They're all cruising lower and threatening to break crucial support.
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