Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Semtech Corp (SMTC)

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bearish trade on Semtech Corp (NASDAQ:SMTC), an analog and mixed signal semiconductor supplier. With China still playing tough on trade, semiconductor stocks are still weak.

3 Stock Charts for Monday: Cisco Systems, Fortive and Walgreens Boots Alliance

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of WBA, FTV and CSCO are worth a closer look as the new trading week kicks off. Here's what you should know.

Trading the Earnings Plunge in AMD Stock

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock price fell more than 15% on Thursday, bringing its decline from last month's highs to more than 40%. Now what?

Trade of the Day: STORE Capital Corporation (STOR)

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on the publicly traded real estate investment trust, STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE:STOR). 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.

3 ‘Bounce-Back’ Stocks to Sell Into the False Rally

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With critical support now shattered, all stock market rallies are suspect. Channel your inner bear and sell these three stocks as they bounce higher.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Stock Is Nearing Oversold Levels

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Industrial stocks such as Caterpillar are increasingly looking oversold. CAT stock may soon be ripe for an oversold bounce worth pouncing on.

Why the Dip in Micron Stock Shouldn’t Spook You

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock might be down on the year, but it's far from out. Fearful market conditions are placing MU in value territory right now.

Trade of the Day: JP Morgan Stock Has What It Takes for a Year-End Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPM stock has fallen about 13% from the September highs. Active investors looking to buy it may find this an attractive spot to get in.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: PulteGroup, Kroger and Boeing

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of PHM, KR and BA have merited a closer look in an environment where most equities are all over the map.

Should You “Subscribe” to the Horror Film Unfolding in Netflix Stock?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a spooked market environment, another aggressive debt move in Netflix stock adds up to a bearish short in the near term for traders.

Trade of the Day: Adobe (ADBE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We own shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) in our Strategic Trader portfolio, and we are now interested in selling a covered call against that stock position for two reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Western Union, Praxair and Activision Blizzard

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of ATVI, PX and WU are being run through the technical trading wringer before today's action gets going.

Trade of the Day: V.F. Corporation (VFC)

By Ken Trester
Today I am recommending a bullish trade on apparel maker V.F Corporation (NYSE:VFC). VFC beat Wall Street expectations for the second quarter as demand for its Vans and North Face brands offset losses in other businesses like Timberland or Wrangler.

Why $900 Is the Right Price Target for Alphabet Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s time to separate investing from services we love and put GOOG stock on your watch list for a bearish short entry.

Trade of the Day: iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI)

By Ken Trester
Today, I am recommending a bearish trade on the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:FXI), a fund that tracks the results of an index made up of large-cap Chinese equities traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

It’s Game On for Activision Stock Bears Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's time to profit from ATVI stock as a technical top appears to be in place and big profits for Activision bears forthcoming.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has rebounded from its pullback last week, and it registered its highest close in months on Wednesday. We expect this bullish trend to continue into November.

3 Stock Charts for Thursday: Wells Fargo, CSX and Macy’s

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of CSX, M and WFC stock have dropped major hints as this trading week moves past its midpoint.

Trade of the Day: UnitedHealth Stock Is a Year-End Outperformer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of U.S. health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group continue to act well. Following it's latest earnings, UNH stock looks ripe for another break higher.
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