Trading Advice

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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.

It’s Still “Game On!” for Activision Stock Bears

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Activision stock is oversold, but in this market oversold stocks will probably drop further. However, you can profit by shorting ATVI stock.

This Cheap Downside Insurance Could Lead to Big Profits

By Ken Trester
I expect the market to recover from its recent selloff, but it may struggle in the near term. During the first few trading days of a new month, the market tends to enjoy a small boost as institutional investors deploy new capital. However, now that that bullish period is behind us, we are seeing a pull back.

3 Video Game Stocks that Investors are Turning Off

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For video gaming stocks, the bloom is off the rose. Steep losses continue to hound the likes of Activision and Electronic Arts post-earnings.

Why You Should Short JPMorgan Stock And Go Long Morgan Stanley Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shorting MS stock and going long JPM stock is a good strategy now. There are methods of maximizing the risk-reward ratios of both trades.

Tesla Stock Is Fully Charged for a Big Breakout

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock looks poised for new all-time-highs, but avoid being a crash-test dummy and follow this simple but effective stop-loss strategy.

A Bearish Opportunity in the Energy Sector

By Ken Trester
Last week I told you about why I like the health care sector. But there is another sector with a lot of opportunity for traders. Energy stocks struggled in late October, and today I am recommending a bearish trade on Newfield Exploration Co (NYSE:NFX), an independent energy exploration and production company.

Want to Buy Twilio Stock? It’s Still Not Too Late.

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following TWLO earnings, Twilio stock is looking great as a momentum play for bullish investors who like to have historical precedence on their side.

2 Ways to Buy Roku Stock Here

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Roku stock has been hammered, but if you’re still bullish on its long-term growth prospects, here’s how to get long with less risk.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Coca-Cola, Ralph Lauren and Mondelez International

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of KO, RL and MDLZ are positioned nicely headed into the new trading week. Here's what to check out.

These Are the Pros and Cons of Buying BABA Stock Right Now

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock has taken a huge beating in the second half of this year, but a favorable political outcome could lift sentiment.

This Health Care Stock Could Pay Off Big

By Ken Trester
Today I am recommending a bullish trade on AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, discovery and commercialization of prescription medicines for a variety of diseases.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Intel, Marathon Oil and Juniper Networks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of MRO, INTC and JNPR look well-positioned to end the week on a trade-worthy note.
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