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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Enjoy Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Without The Heartburn

Use a modified fence strategy to position following a well-done earnings report in CMG stock, without the fear of getting grilled.

Trade of the Day: Macy’s Inc (M)

It looks like cutting taxes to the government and putting that capital back into the hands of consumers is having a large positive effect on the economy.

Trade of the Day: The Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Is Set Up for a Trade

After a 16% drop since early March, the SMH ETF has now arrived at a critical technical  juncture where a tradeable bounce could set up.

Here’s How to Buy Into AMD Stock on Its Boffo Earnings Report

The demise of AMD was greatly overblown. This company has value so higher prices will come. Go long with caution and bet against what others fear for easy profits.

How to Trade Snap Inc for a 150% Return Ahead of Earnings

Snap stock plunged on redesign fears again. But this knee-jerk reaction has set up SNAP stock bulls for solid returns on a post-earnings rally.

Trade of the Day: General Electric (GE)

We think that General Electric (GE)'s downtrend is likely to reassert itself and that the stock will break to new lows in the short term.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc Holds the Line After Earnings

TWTR stock fell 2.4% after earnings as investors showed some concerns around the outlook. Still, Twitter is now at a level where active investors could look to place long-side swing trading bets. 

SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) Is Soaring as the 10-Tear Taps 3%

The 10-year yield reaching 3% is breathing new life into bank stocks. Here's how to profit with the SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) (KRE).

Freeport-McMoRan Inc Investors Are Mining Smartly for Technical Support

FCX stock has dug a hole straight into key technical support; which has this strategist seeing free money with Freeport’s options.

President Trump Loves Twitter Inc, So Investors Should Love TWTR Stock

Donald Trump saved Twitter stock and use of the platform has never been more popular. Generate income from the intrinsic value that this creates. Go long TWTR with confidence.

Phillip Morris International Inc. Has Been Smoked, But It May Be Time To Light Up Again

While growth has stalled and the dividend will be cut, the recent 20% shellacking in PM stock is smacking of an overreaction to an earnings beat.

PayPal Holdings Inc Falls Sharply Ahead of Important Earnings Test

PYPL stock faces a Q1 earnings test, which it’s expected to pass. But will it be enough to convince shareholders not to sell out?

Market Selloff Primes Alibaba Group Holding Ltd for a Relief Rally on Earnings

With revenue growth of more than 52% expected, Alibaba stock is sure to run higher following next week's earnings.

Trade of the Day: Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (CVTI)

CVTI is growing earnings faster than all of the so called “FAANG” stocks – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google – combined.

Trade of the Day: The Bearish Reversal in Caterpillar Inc. Constructs a Trade

After earnings, Caterpillar stock left behind on the daily chart what we refer to as a bearish reversal day that likely calls for further weakness in CAT in coming weeks.

Under Armour Inc Earnings Could Be a Bullish Game Changer

It continues to look like rebound year or even a championship season in UAA stock, but a July vertical’s great defense coupled with a strong offensive line is the way to suit up.

Alphabet Inc Stock Is Plunging, But It’s Still a Sure Thing

Fundamentally, Alphabet's stock is cheap and remains a giant cash cow. With several different platforms that have not yet been monetized (not to mention their forays into autonomous driving), there's still tremendous upside potential in GOOGL stock.

Trade of the Day: Cisco Systems (CSCO)

With Cisco Systems (CSCO) setting a new lower high, we anticipate that the stock is going to be dropping down to retest support at $43.

Trade of the Day: Here’s How to Trade Amazon.com, Inc. Following Earnings

Amazon stock has traded out a well-defined trading range over the past couple of months. Traders could look to place trades in AMZN following the April 26 earnings report.