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.

Tesla Headed for a Wall of Worry Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2018

Pessimism surrounds Tesla as the company prepares to release its second-quarter earnings report. But, will TSLA stock climb this wall of worry, or crash headlong into it?

Why It’s Time to Dig Into Caterpillar Stock on This Earnings Report

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2018

Technically, there is upside potential in Caterpillar stock. Fundamentally the company executes well on its plans. There is upside in CAT stock through 2018.

These 2 U.S. Companies Are Your Ticket to China Stocks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2018

There are bulls and bears on China due to the trade war, but an options-based pairs strategy on QCOM stock and WYNN stock has solid house odds.

Trade of the Day: McDonald’s Corp (MCD)

By Ken Trester Jul 30, 2018

McDonald's has been up there for a long time — and the company has shown a lot of improvements in its franchise system — but it’s probably one of the most overpriced fast-food stocks.

Why Amazon Stock Is Still Worth Chasing

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2018

AMZN stock has baffled experts for decades as Amazon management is able to manage profitability and grow like no other company on the planet. This is the ultimate startup.

Sorry Bears, Advanced Micro Devices Is STILL Having a Breakout 2018

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2018

Advanced Micro Devices Q2 release this week continues to back AMD stock bulls, but this may be the smarter option for investors looking to get long today.

Position for Shopify Earnings With 2 Options Trades

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2018

Shopify is cornering the market on online Canadian cannabis sales, which could help boost revenue growth and SHOP stock.

After the Earnings Faceplant, I Finally Like Facebook Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2018

While Facebook user growth did disappoint, the over reaction in FB stock sets up ideally for a put credit spread trade.

Trade of the Day: Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA)

By Ken Trester Jul 27, 2018

Suppliers like Acacia Communications, which had to suspend its agreement with ZTE during the U.S. trade ban, got caught in the crossfire.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: U.S. Bancorp, Mcdonalds and DowDuPont

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 27, 2018

The stock charts of MCD, DWDP and USB have been developing their trends ... some for the better, and some for the worse.

Southwest Airlines Is Flying High on Earnings Beat

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 27, 2018

Southwest Airlines shares are taking flight after delivering a solid earnings report. Here's how to game the continued advance in LUV stock.

Seagate Stock Set to Plunge on Earnings With No Solid Sate Solution

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

Seagate may meet or beat earnings, but with no solution to its solid-state drive problems, STX stock is poised to plunge on weak guidance.

Pairing Up Semiconductor Stocks: TXN and INTC Trades

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

There’s bulls and bears in semiconductor stocks, but investors may hedge those bets by combining the two with a pairs trade shorting INTC and getting long TXN stock

The Devastation in Facebook Stock Is the Perfect Long-Term Opportunity

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

Technically, FB stock had run too far, too fast since its last earnings report. Facebook is still a solid mega cap that is worth owning for the long-term.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Capital One Financial, GGP and Bank of New York Mellon

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 26, 2018

The stock charts COF, BK and GGP are setting up as your best trading bets for Thursday, though a couple of them have a little more work to do before achieving perfection.

Trade of the Day: 2 Ways to Trade Facebook After the Earnings Bloodbath

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

FB stock is dropping hard after earnings. Luckily this drop also provides opportunity. Here are two specific ways I am looking to capitalize in Facebook.