Trading Advice

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NSC Stock is Not Out of the Woods Yet

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has rebounded from its October lows and has turned lower after tapping short-term resistance at the $172.50 level. We are expecting it to channel sideways for a while until the outlook for trade is clearer, and we are going to sell some call premium in the meantime.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Ventas, Verizon and Viacom

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of VIAB, VTR and VZ are run through the technical trading wringer. Here's what to watch on Election Day.

3 Weakening Stocks to Short Today

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With the S&P 500 testing resistance, there are many tempting stocks to short. Here are three of the best setups.

Follow the Market’s Year-End Rally

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on Zoetis (NYSE:ZTS), a $44.5 billion company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells animal health medicines and vaccines.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Coca-Cola, Kinder Morgan and Adobe

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of ADBE, KMI and KO are likely to get the new trading week started on a discernible foot. Here's what you should watch.

This Oversold Sector is Set for a Huge Rebound

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are recommending a new bullish trade on United Technologies (NYSE:UTX), one of the biggest providers of technology and services to the aerospace industry, with a market capitalization of approximately $102 billion.

3 Bank Stocks to Sell on This Bounce

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The financial sector has been especially hard hit during the market swoon. Make their pain your gain with bearish trades in bank stocks.

A Prime Retail Pairs Trade: Buy Walmart, Short Amazon Stock Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
With AMZN stock looking every bit the short in a less-certain operating environment, a pairs strategy using WMT stock is the way to go.

Trade of the Day: General Electric Company (GE)

By Ken Trester
Today I’m recommending a bullish trade on General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), which is now down more than 10% this week after reporting disappointing earnings on Tuesday. This was the company's first earnings report under chairman and CEO Larry Culp, and GE missed Wall Street's third quarter earnings and revenue expectations. It also cut its dividend for the second time this year, this time lowering it to $0.01 per share.

Trade of the Day: Take a Juicy Bite of McDonald’s Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's stock looks ready to move past its current consolidation phase. Here's what to keep an eye on in MCD.

Twitter Stock Is Bound to Become Great Again

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Minimize risk and enjoy big profits using a favorable momentum situation in Twitter stock following last week’s bullish earnings beat.

Under Armour Stock Is Off and Running!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a solid all-around earnings report, UAA stock is looking like a slam dunk for bulls moving into 2019 and beyond!

Trade of the Day: Cintas Corporation (CTAS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are recommending a new bullish trade on Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) — a company you probably know best for providing work uniforms and laundry services for workers in the retail and dining industry groups.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: A.O. Smith, Mastercard and Intercontinental Exchange

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of AOS, MA and ICE merit a closer look as Wednesday's trading action begins. Here's what you need to know.

Trade of the Day: AMD Stock Finally Reaches a Better Buy Spot

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks like Advanced Micro Devices in October moved into sharp  mean-reversion (lower) mode. AMD stock is now at a much better level.

3 Big Tech Stocks to Short

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This market correction could turn on a dime, but AAPL stock, MSFT stock and ACN stock look like stocks to short.

Trade of the Day: MSG Networks Inc. (MSGN)

By Ken Trester
While there have been some exceptions in the past, I think the end of October is a good time to buy stocks. This is usually when the market hits its lows for the year before making a rally into year-end. I think that will be the case this time as well, but it’s hard to say how big of a rally we might get. If MSGN follows the market, it should close well above our strike price at the Nov. 16th expiration.

3 of the Strongest Stocks on the Street to Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders who are seeking stocks to buy -- focus on market leaders showing relative strength. Here are three for your consideration.

3 Stocks to Trade for November, Despite Market Turmoil

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even while risks are elevated, there are still stocks to trade. Here are three out of favor stocks with upside potential.
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