Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Schlumberger, Laboratory Corp. of America and Fortune Brands Home & Security

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of LH, FBHS and SLB have set up the most trade-worthy action as the new week, and new month, get going.

How to Capture Risk-Adjusted Triple-Digit Gains in Micron Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
You don’t need a breakout to capture huge returns in MU stock, but this well-positioned vertical is ready for new highs as well!

The Knee-Jerk Reaction Toward Ulta Stock Was Way Off

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ulta's team is growing transaction sales and average ticket prices. So they know how to drive traffic and how to up-sell. This is a winning formula that will support higher prices for ULTA stock.

GameStop Stock Bulls Look to Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With takeover rumors now dead, GameStop bulls are looking to earnings for a reason to rally. Will Best Buy and Funko's good fortune spill over for GME stock?

3 Reasons Apple Stock Requires Caution At Today’s Levels

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock is getting overvalued fundamentally and it is overextended technically after a monster rally. It's time to take a prudent short position on Apple.

Trade of the Day: Hain Celestial Group Inc (HAIN)

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.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: TE Connectivity, PulteGroup and AmerisourceBergen

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of ABC, PHM and TEL are all fired up at a time when most stocks are starting to get the late-summer sleepies.

The Best Way to Play Roku Stock for Triple-Digit Gains

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t let price volatility or a gorilla scare you out of buying top banana Roku. Use a modified and bullish options spread on ROKU stock instead.

Square Stock Is Going Vertical — Exercise Caution!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Square shares are exploding higher. But with the stock at nosebleed levels, caution is warranted. Here's how to play SQ stock more safely.

The Market Is Wrong — Salesforce Stock Is Headed Higher

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CRM is a hyper-growth company so a small miss on profitability guidance is nothing to fret. This stock is heading higher for as long as they deliver on growth. They mainstreamed the use of the cloud and they are a dominant force in it.

Palo Alto Networks Stock Is Headed to $250 … Here’s How to Profit

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Palo Alto Networks has beaten Wall Street's estimates four times in the past year. Another earnings beat lies in wait next week, and PANW stock could be headed to $250, providing savvy traders with a profit opportunity.

Trade of the Day: Is Alphabet Next to Break Out?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GOOGL stock, while lifting in recent days, has yet to break out past its summer highs. Alphabet could thus be next on the list of breakout candidates.

JPMorgan Stock Is Ready to Run Higher Amid Rotation Into Banks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Banks are making a comeback and JPMorgan stock is one of the better-looking players. Here's how to capitalize with JPM call options.

Take a Risk With Box Stock’s Earnings Plunge

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's plenty of room for the cloud's early adopters to flourish, as we need the cloud for almost every aspect of our lives. Small hiccups for cloud companies like Box stock are par for the course.

How to Trade Apple Ahead of the Next iPhone Release

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some things in life are constant. You don’t spit into the wind. You don’t mess around with Jim. And you don’t bet against AAPL stock with new iPhones coming.

2 Downtrodden Financial Stocks to Watch: CBOE and VIRT

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get long CBOE stock and VIRT stock using two options strategies in front of a return to less-friendly market volatility.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Is Coiling Up for a Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotechnology stocks have started to wake up, and Celgene looks primed to rally. CELG stock is at a key moving average, and a push above it could bring more buyers.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: PG&E, PepsiCo and Hewlett Packard Enterprise

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of HPE, PEP and PCG are shaping up as the most predictable setups as we head into this week's hump-day.

Here’s How Bulls Should Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a terrific 2018, it’s time for bullish investors to consider a modified options spread and keep the order of CMG stock off to the side for now.
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