Trading Advice

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How to Trade Twitter Stock After the Earnings Debacle

Twitter stock stumbled on earnings but there still are trades to be done in the short term. Once it stabilizes there are profits above.

EA Could Head Toward its 52-Week Low After Disappointing Earnings

This morning I'm recommending a bullish trade on Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), the video game developer and publisher.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Regions Financial, Fortinet and U.S. Bancorp

The stock charts of RF, USB and FTNT are poised to end the week at pivotal points. Here are the levels to watch.

3 Leading Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Today's selling spells opportunity. Here are three of the best stocks to buy on the dip. They all boast strength that should continue.

Hold On Tight to Canada Goose Through Earnings!

I expect good things from GOOS management once more so I hold it into the earnings event. Any short term dips would be temporary.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: FirstEnergy, Boston Scientific and Mondelez

The stock charts of BSX, MDLZ and FE are at make-or-break points as of Wednesday's close. Here's what you should focus on.

Trade of the Day: Skyworks Solutions Stock Reaches Monumental Resistance

After a 40% rally over the past few weeks SWKS stock is overbought. Bears can now take a stab at Skyworks from a trading perspective.

This Is Why Nvidia Stock Is a Buy Today

The siren song of growth is over in NVDA stock, but for value-oriented contrarians, the situation is shaping up nicely for purchasing Nvidia shares.

ADBE Jumped Past $250 on Monday and Option Premiums Are Up

We are opening a new bullish trade on Adobe, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE). We have been managing a position in ADBE for a few months now, and with the recent rally in technology stocks, we think now is a good time to open a new put write.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Intel, Electronic Arts and Conagra Brands

The stock charts of CAG, EA and INTC are each at major tipping points as we reach the midpoint of the trading week.

Trade of the Day: CarMax Stock Is a Rally Catch-Up Trade

Shares of KMX stock have rallied very little since the December lows. While the markets could go down from here, CarMax currently looks good for more upside.

It’s Time for Cronos Stock to Dive Back Down to Reality

The CRON stock price has gone parabolic, which means we all know how the party will end for Cronos Group.

EXPE Has Been Trending Downward Since August

This morning I am recommending a bearish trade on Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), the online travel company.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Broadcom, Kinder Morgan and Verizon Communications

The stock charts of KMI, AVGO and VZ are all at critical junctures, doing their own thing regardless of the market's tide.

3 Earnings Gaps Worth Buying

Looking for the best stocks to buy? These three companies are powering higher after strong earnings gaps. And more gains are coming.

It’s Time to Short the Dead Cat Bounce in Caterpillar Stock

Caterpillar stock looks like a dog after last week’s weak earnings report and a profitable opportunity for bearish traders to short shares.

LEN Found Support at $44 and Could Break Out in February

This morning I'm recommending a bullish trade on Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN), a homebuilding company that also provides real estate financial services.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Morgan Stanley, LyondellBasell and Micron Technology

The stock charts of MU, MS and LYB are ready to get the new trading week started with a bang ... even if not necessarily a bullish one.

Here’s Why Apple Stock Is Ripe for the Picking

Apple all but confirmed it’s not the growth stock it once was, but that doesn’t mean Apple stock isn't a buy right now.