Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Alphabet Stock Reaches Technical Support Worth Respecting

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As momentum stocks continue to drop, some names such as  Alphabet are starting to reach good support areas. Keep an eye on GOOGL stock.

3 Ways to Play Capitulation in FAANG Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
FAANG stocks have been getting demolished, but a bounce-back could be imminent in coming weeks. Here's how to play AAPL, AMZN and NFLX.

A Bullish Opportunity in a Bearish Energy Market

By Ken Trester
I'm recommending a bullish position on the United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO). Oil recently finished its longest daily losing streak on record before finding some support near the $55 level. That is a positive overall for U.S. consumer and the economy, but it’s certainly not good for energy stocks, which have also been hit extremely hard this month.

Shop the Walmart Stock Discount

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Paying up a smidgeon could prove a much-less-costly and smarter approach to buying a discounted WMT stock following earnings.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Micron Technology, PulteGroup and Intuit

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of MU, INTU and PHM hold the most trading potential as the holiday break draws nearer.

We’re Already in a Bear Market

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Older investors need to protect themselves from the current bear market, but younger ones should ride it out.

3 Steady Healthcare Stocks to Hold During a Downturn

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The healthcare sector remains firm even as bears ravage the market. Here are three healthcare stocks to consider during the downturn.

GT Hasn’t Found a Bottom

By Ken Trester
Today I am recommending a bearish trade on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT). GT develops, manufactures, distributes and sells tires and related products across North, Central and South America. It also provides services related to its products and exports tires to other markets.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Devon Energy, Exelon and Facebook

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of EXC, FB and DVN are in good position to dish out big moves as the new trading week begins.

Exxon Mobil Stock Is Under Pressure — Is It Ready to Rally?

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technically, XOM stock could find a floor at $76 and earn to another nice rally. But consider this about Exxon before going all in.

NJR is an Energy Company to Watch

By Ken Trester
Today I am recommending a bullish trade on the New Jersey Resource Corporation (NYSE:NJR), a natural gas distributor. Looking at commodities, oil is now in a bear market. It recently finished its longest daily losing streak on record before finding some support near the $55 level. That is a positive overall for U.S. consumer and the economy, but it’s certainly not good for energy stocks, which have also been hit extremely hard this month.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Lowe’s Companies, HP and Conagra Brands

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of CAG, LOW and HPQ are worth a closer look from traders as we head into the weekend.

YELP Has Been Here Before

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP), the owner of the online review site of the same name.YELP is struggling after announcing it missed revenue expectations. The stock has fallen more than 30%, and the company lowered its fourth quarter revenue guidance.

Trade of the Day: Activision Blizzard Stock Is in Buy Territory

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Activision Blizzard have lost nearly 40% in value since early October and ATVI stock is ripe for an oversold bounce.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Adobe, TJX Companies and Morgan Stanley

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of TJX, ADBE and MS are front and center of traders' radars as the new trading day gets going.

Why I’m Now Bullish on Apple Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The narrative in Apple stock has quickly soured, but the AAPL price chart points at long-term support is nearby and worth buying into.

No Relief in Sight for HOG Stock

By Ken Trester
I've said before that October is usually one of the best times to buy stocks. Stocks tend to rebound from oversold conditions, but I think the rebound may have gone too far too soon. The stock I'm looking at today is a perfect example. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) rebounded from oversold levels over the last few trading days. The stock was hit hard by the correction in October, but this bullish move is over done for a few reasons.

3 Stock Charts for Wednesday: Home Depot, PPL and HollyFrontier

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of HD, HFC and PPL are shaping up as hump-day's top trading prospects. Here's what to watch.

Trade of the Day: Dabble in Beaten-Up Schlumberger Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near-term, the sell-off in the price of oil as well as in oil stocks like SLB stock looks to be overdone. A year-end bounce is in the cards.
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