Trading Advice

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PayPal Stock Is a Winner When You Use This Pairs Strategy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t sweat interest and spread rates, spread the risk around in PayPal (PYPL) stock and Discovery (DFS) stock with this pairs strategy.

3 Energy Stocks to Sell Amid Crashing Oil Prices

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Crashing oil prices are weighing on energy stocks. Here are three oil stocks vulnerable to further selling.

BPOP Will Follow the Market Back Up

By Ken Trester
While my indicators were giving neutral readings heading into this week, my personal view is that it’s time to start getting more bullish on the market. Therefore, I want to recommend a bullish trade on Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP).

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Dollar Tree, Scana and Mastercard

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of MA, DLTR and SCG are at or near tradeworthy situations to get the new week started. Here's what to watch.

ROKU Stock Is Getting Too Cheap to Ignore

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Since October, the markets pummeled the ROKU stock price but its strong fundamentals imply an undervalued opportunity here.

Take a Position in ABX While Commodities are Down

By Ken Trester
This morning I am feeling bullish about commodities, and I want to recommend a trade on gold-miner Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX).Many commodity prices have dropped dramatically recently. We’ve watched crude oil fall precipitously since the start of October as output in the U.S. has increased, and lumber prices have also collapsed.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Duke Realty, Mattel and Delta Air Lines

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of MAT, DRE and DAL are set to end the week in a fairly predictable position. Here are the points to pay attention to.

3 Software Stocks Nearing Record Highs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Software stocks are holding firm amid the market meltdown. Here are three of the top stocks to buy in the space.

COST Has Bullish Fundamentals, But There is Resistance at $245

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bearish trade on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). COST is scheduled to announce earnings at the market close today. But even if earnings come in above expectations, I do not expect shares to trade above resistance.

Trade of the Day: This Is How Far the QQQ Tech ETF Could Fall

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a challenging year in 2018, the QQQ ETF has plenty further downside in 2019 and more volatility for active investors and traders to feast on.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Visa, HP and Sealed Air

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of SEE, HPQ and V are put under the technical trading microscope for Thursday's session. Here's what to watch.

3 Pros and 3 Cons for Buying Spotify Stock Right Now

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While SPOT's once-promising IPO led to a seeming disaster, Spotify stock makes an intriguing case at its present price point.

DUK Benefits From Confident Consumers and Low Interest Rates

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We have been managing a position in Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) since mid-October. This company operates gas and electric utilities, and it is considered a defensive stock.

Trade of the Day: Plenty of Downside for the S&P 500 in 2019

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It has been a choppy year for this index and thus many/most of its constituent stocks. There looks to be plenty of further volatility ahead for the SPY ETF.

Facebook Stock Is Not a Buy Just Yet

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a volatile 2018 and a couple deep setbacks, it’s time to put FB stock on your watch list in the coming weeks

XLU Will Encounter Strong Resistance at the $57 Level

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bearish trade on the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLU) .We are in a volatile market. The CBOE Volatility Index (INDEXCBOE:VIX) is channeling sideways, with the 200-day moving average acting as support.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Micron Technology, Fortive and Morgan Stanley

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of FTV, MS and MU merit a closer technical look heading into today's trading action. Here are the levels to watch.

3 Gold Stocks to Buy As They Continue to Shine Bright

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The strength in gold stocks is bolstering their reputation as safe havens. Here are three of the best ways to play the new bull market.

IBB’s $100 Support Level Goes Back to 2017

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB). I like the biotech sector, and it has generally been holding up well during the recent volatility.
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