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 Wednesday: Charles Schwab, Centurylink and Prologis

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Stock charts of CTL, SCHW and PLD are all teetering on the edge of trade-worthy moves. Here's what has to happen next.

Trade of the Day: Electronic Arts Is Ripe for the Picking

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Much of the recent drop in EA stock came after its July earnings report. As a result, Electronic Arts has arrived at a crossroads that could offer technical support for a bounce. 

How to Trade Walmart Stock Post-Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Walmart has retreated to a low-risk entry point after crushing earnings. Here's how to position for profits using WMT stock options.

Apple Stock Is Ready for a Turn Lower

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's been on a tear lately, but now AAPL stock is ready for some profit-taking. Here's how to capitalize on Apple's impending spiral downward.

The Selling Binge in NFLX Stock Has Finally Ended

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the post-earnings selloff, NFLX stock held support and reversed. More upside is on the way for Netflix.

Kohl’s Stock Is Still a Winner Despite Today’s Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears are wrong for selling KSS stock when management beat and raised guidance. Here's how traders should approach Kohl's today.

Can HP Stock Continue to Benefit from FAANG’s Fall?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
HP Inc. is seeing a resurgence of confidence as traders search for value in tech stocks following the FAANG drop. Can HPQ stock maintain this momentum after earnings?

Trade of the Day: AbbVie (ABBV)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
In 2017, Humira raked in $18.9 billion in sales for AbbVie (ABBV) and, according to the company’s latest earnings announcement, that sales rate grew by 10% year-over-year during the second quarter.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: DowDuPont, D. R. Horton and NVIDIA

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of NVDA, DHI and DWDP represent your top trading best headed into Tuesday's action. Here's why.

3 Breakout Stocks to Trade This Week

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Friday's rally set the tone for a potential breakout in the S&P 500 this week. Here are 3 top breakout stocks to play the momentum.

After a Big-Time Rally, Apple Is Getting a Little Too Ripe

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple stock is at the highest P/E ratio since 2009 and the most overbought readings in the past year. Probabilities favor a pullback in AAPL.

Exxon Stock Is Packed Full of Easy Profits in 2018

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong fundamentals, the prospects of some relief in the U.S. dollar price and attractive dividends make Exxon (XOM) stock an worthy bet in 2018.

Target Needs an Earnings Bull’s-Eye to Chase Kroger, Walmart Higher

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger and Walmart have set the earnings bar high this season for Target. With TGT stock trading near all-time highs, a selloff on the news could be in the cards.

Trade of the Day: Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)

By Ken Trester
We’re within the period between August and September, which has historically been a bearish stretch of time for the market. Markets have a tendency to bottom out during this timeframe, so I still think it’s wise to be defensive right now.

Walmart Stock Is a Guilt-Free Buy Today With This Play

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The doubters were wrong about Walmart, but for price-sensitive investors wanting to buy WMT stock, buying this bullish options combination makes more sense.

Union Pacific is Fueled Up and Ready to Choo-Choo Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Transportation stocks are on the move and Union Pacific is one of the sector leaders. Here's how to ride the train company with UNP stock options.

The Dip in Nvidia Stock Is a Perfect Buying Opportunity

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Every dip in NVDIA stock has been an opportunity to go long. This dip isn't any different from the rest. Here's how traders should approach Nvidia today.

Chinese Stocks Are a Massive Bargain After Trump Trade War Talk

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the relatively cheap valuations and oversold technicals, look for Chinese stocks to pop in the coming months.

Trade of the Day: Altaba Inc (AABA)

By Ken Trester
China is really suffering at this point because of the tariffs the United States has put on the country. And as long as the trade war is going on, especially given that this is a bearish time of year, I'm going to look for some downside profits in this area.
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