Trading Advice

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$1,780 Is The Number to Watch for Amazon Stock

Amazon stock has finally lost momentum after reaching extremes. Here's when to take a short-term short in AMZN.

3 Stocks to Trade as Fears of a Recession Return

Here are three top stocks to trade on the return of recession fears. Technical and fundamental factors make them attractive for bear trades.

There’s an Opportunity Brewing in Twitter Stock

TWTR stock has a technical upside opportunity starting as early as this week. It just needs the general sentiment to improve from last week.

You’re Late in ROKU Stock — Unless You’re a Bear!

You can love the product, but following a massive rally and recent technical weakness, it’s time investors tune in to a short position in ROKU stock.

IQ is Bouncing Between $24 and $28

This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:IQ), the China-based online entertainment services provider.

3 Chinese Stocks to Take a Bite Out Of

Give yourself a hedge and chance for additional profits outside the raging U.S. bull market and short Chinese stocks Weibo, Sina and Baidu

The Rally In Chevron Stock Is Running Out of Gas

Chevron stock is trading at a premium to crude and also at a premium historic P/E multiple. That combination usually precedes a pullback.

Don’t Sell Nike Because of Its Revenue Miss

There is more good than bad in the NKE earnings. Long term this quarter results are not reason to sell out of it as that thesis is intact.

AL Could Struggle Because of BA’s Safety Issues

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL), a company that purchases commercial jet transport aircraft directly from manufacturers like The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) and Airbus and leases them to airlines.

The Best Way to Join the Netflix Stock Breakout

Competition and resistance are everywhere, but those challenges are also not a threat to Netflix stock in today’s market.

3 Bank Stocks Whacked Down by the Fed

Yesterday's Fed announcement has bank stocks in the red today. Here are two financial stocks to avoid and one to buy on the dip.

Trade of the Day: The Head-and-Shoulders Pattern in Regions Financial

RF stock finished the day lower by more than 4% and looks to have further to fall. This sets up a trade for active investors and traders.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Freeport-McMoRan, 3M and Marathon Oil

The stock charts of FCX, MRO and MMM are on the cusp of major moves as we head into the latter half of the week.

FedEx Earnings Disappointed Investors for Good Reasons

FDX stock has disappointed investors for over a year. They face big headwinds from tariff wars to Amazon competition to Brexit. Not a BUY yet.

Tilray Stock May Have Further to Fall After Earnings

Tilray stock contimues to grow, but growth needs to be astronimical to hustify current valuations. Time to short TLRY.

The Odds Favor Going Long in Alphabet Stock Again

From the Lyft IPO to big data and a solid-looking GOOGL stock price chart, Alphabet investors are playing a strong hand that's well-suited for profits.

Apple Stock: The Green Apple Finally Turns Red

Apple stock finally had a down day after its monster 2019 rally. Now that the momentum has faded, it's time to short Apple.

CVS Hasn’t Been This Low Since 2013, and it Could Head Higher

This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS).

Trade of the Day: Norfolk Southern Stock Is on the Verge…

If the broader transportation group of stocks is any indication then NSC stock could soon be a pain trade for the bulls but one to press for the bears.