Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

By Ken Trester
I’m recommending a bearish trade on AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) today, as the price action in emerging markets and more developed nations such as China is eventually going to start to spill over into the U.S., and any breakdowns in trade negotiations could accelerate that process.

3 Big-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tech stocks remain market leaders and last week's retreat is providing an attractive entry point. Here are three of the best setups.

Kroger Stock Is a Solid Bet to Play Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Walmart and Target already lifting their full-year forecasts, Kroger is poised to run higher should it follow suit. Here's how to trade KR stock ahead of earnings.

Go Long the Apple September Event and Ignore the Rhetoric

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock has missed a few opportunities, but Apple has years of runway ahead of it. For now it is as healthy as anyone can hope for in an investment.

Cardinal Health Stock Is Ready to Offer Healthy Profits for Investors

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAH stock has had a difficult 2018, but it could offer some healthy gains later down the road. Here's what investors need to know about Cardinal Health.

The Selling in Alphabet Stock May Finally Be Coming to an End

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Alphabet dropped over 8% after crushing earnings, making valuations decidedly cheaper and technicals extremely oversold. Position to be a buyer of GOOGL stock at even lower levels with an out-of-the-money put credit spread.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Intel's growth acceleration rate (especially in its data center earnings) is tapering off, while its major competitors, especially Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), are seeing their growth rates explode.

How to Go Long Micron Safely

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a nasty sell-off, value on and off the MU stock chart can be accentuated with this well-positioned vertical.

2 Social Media Shorts: Twitter and Facebook

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Minimize risk and enjoy big profits with two bearish spreads on social media large-caps TWTR stock and FB stock.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Apple, General Mills and Fastenal

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of PEP, GIS and AAPL are put under the trading microscope as the new week gets going. Here's how to play the setups.

Is Goldcorp Stock Ready to Shine Again?

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
GG stock has had a tough summer, but could one of these long strategies in Goldcorp return better than average results for the rest of the year?

Go Long Alphabet Stock Into the Next Earnings Season

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The uncertainties that exist today for GOOGL stock won't last forever. Once they pass, Alphabet still has the benefit of lower taxes, favorable interest rates, strong consumer spending and excellent innovation.

Can Oracle Stock Shake Its Bad Earnings Track Record?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle earnings are on the horizon, and ORCL stock is at a critical technical turning point. Can the company shake it's post-earnings woes and send the shares higher, or will the spreading tech malaise scuttle Oracle stock bulls' hopes?

Trade of the Day: General Electric Company (GE)

By Ken Trester
HAIN is looking particularly vulnerable after turning in a disappointing quarterly report on Tuesday, which looks to be part of an ongoing trend for the company.

Mine for Stronger Risk-Adjusted Profits in Freeport-McMoRan

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Once again there’s reasons to see free money for FCX stock bulls using Freeport’s options and a modified fence strategy.

How to Trade Facebook Stock’s Looming Gap Fill

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook stock is getting hammered. But with support looming large, the time for a rebound is nigh. Use FB bull put spreads to profit.

Don’t Be Scared Out of Netflix — It Will Steal the Show Again

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock continues to deliver exponential growth. Their global expansion looks incredible, and Netflix is spending a lot, but the content is grabbing people's attention.

Sidestep the ‘Key-Person Risk’ in JD Stock With This Trade

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Set your sights on $20 in JD stock, but play it like an options pro instead of risking it all shorting JD.com shares.

Amazon Stock May Have Reached It’s Prime After a Monster Rally

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMZN stock has reached an extreme on both a fundamental and technical basis after a major move higher. Time for Amazon to take a rest.
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