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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3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: General Mills, Viacom and FleetCor Technologies

The stock charts of GIS, FLT and VIAB are at key tipping points as this week's hump-day gets going. Here are the numbers to know.

Profit from Cannabis with Canopy Growth and Scotts Miracle-Gro

Bulls can keep their portfolios from getting smoked with cannabis leaders CGC stock and SMG stock, which are ripe for breakouts.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Disney, Facebook and Amazon

Options trading was buzzing in Disney, Facebook and Amazon on Monday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

BAC Broke Above its 2019 Resistance

This morning, we're recommending a bullish trade on  Bank of America (NYSE:BAC).

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Invesco, Gap and Fidelity National Information Services

The stock charts of FIS, GPS and IVZ merit the closest technical scrutiny as Tuesday's trading action kicks off. Here's what to watch.

3 Top Breakout Stocks Brimming With Potential

With resistance finally failing in the S&P 500, it's time to go shopping for the top breakout stocks. Here are three of the best.

TJX Could Continue Higher Despite the Retail Sector’s Struggles

This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the parent company of Marshall's, HomeGoods,  and TJ Maxx.

Don’t Sweat Lululemon Stock … Short It!

Despite upbeat guidance and a healthier market hitting new relative highs, LULU stock is displaying downward tendencies on the price chart.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Morgan Stanley, Applied Materials and Kimberly Clark

The stock charts of AMAT, KMB and MS are poised to start the new trading week on the verge of major moves.

3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock After Strong Earnings Show Business Strength

Costco stock jumped after reporting strong earnings. It's not too late to get on board, provided we get a pullback in COST stock.

Buy Nvidia Stock Today — With Caution

A key acquisition is helping push Nvidia back onto Wall Street's radar. That's why you should consider buying into NVDA stock now.

GT Has Been Heading Lower Since 2018

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT).

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Medtronic, LKQ and Lamb Weston

The stock charts of LKQ, LW and MDT are poised to end the week close to, if not in, tradeworthy trends. Here's what to watch.

How to Find Safety Inside PANW Stock and FTNT Stock

Give yourself more safety within cybersecurity and buy top names PANW stock and FTNT stock using these strategies on the price charts.

3 Coiled Spring Stocks Ready to Break Out

These three stocks are coiled and ready to rock. The pending directional moves could make them the best stocks to buy.

Trade of the Day: A Bull Case for Netflix Stock

NFLX stock in particular is coiling in a notably tight range and, barring any quick bearish reversal, the path of least resistance for Netflix points higher.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Viacom, Franklin Resources and Edison International

The stock charts of VIAB, EIX and BEN are shaping up as your top trading prospects, though not necessarily bullish ones.

Utilities Have Bullish Momentum and DUK is Following the Sector

This morning, we're recommending a bullish trade on Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK).

Trade of the Day: NRG Energy Is Good for a Breakout Bull Move

Within its sector, NRG Energy has been in consolidation mode for over a month and NRG stock looks ripe to break higher for bullish trades.