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American International Group Inc Is on a Precipice

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
American International Group Inc shares are under pressure. And with major support looming, a breakdown could be in the offing. -- prepare to profit.

This Key Support Level Will Send Facebook Inc Stock Higher

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock is rebounding off a 50% retracement level of its January highs and February lows, get in now to reap the rewards.

Take Profits on Apple Inc. Stock As It Starts to Sour

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the Apple stock narrative remains chipper, it’s time to take the opportunity to short AAPL shares with a bear put spread.

Square Inc Stock Is Still a Rising Star

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
SQ stock is under pressure for having moderate guidance. I bet that this is management tempering expectations and a classic case of under-promise so they can over-deliver. In fact their caution is a sign that they are aware so they are not likely to hit the potholes.

Trade of the Day: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (ETF) (EEM)

By Ken Trester
The stocks in the EEM have a P/E ratio of about 16:1 while the stocks in the U.S. market are much higher. So, basically, the EEM stocks are a better bargain, which leads me to consider EEM as a possible alternative to American stocks.

Trade of the Day: United Continental Holdings Inc Is a Laggard

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
United stock over the past couple of days bumped into technical resistance where active investors and traders could look on the short side in this currently bumpy market.

Square Inc Sets Its Sights on a $51 Price Target

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use past price reactions in Square stock to your advantage with a moderately bullish long play in SQ.

Step Up and Go Long Fitbit Inc After the Beatdown

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit stock reported earnings last night and the market hated it. FIT is down tremendously so it's going to zero...Not so fast. Go long it with caution for one more try.

Fade the Twitter Inc Stock Rally for a 130% Gain

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock is once again overbought. With a lack of news, and no apparent suitors on the horizon, it's time to fade TWTR shares for profit.

Trade of the Day: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The breakout beyond short-term resistance is attractive, but there are two other important factors to consider for Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO).

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. Nears Technical Resistance Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
I continue to like Apple stock through the longer term lens but the near-term reward-to-risk on the upside has diminished notably as a result of the recent two-week AAPL rally.

Don’t Wait, Buy This Oracle Corporation Stock Strategy Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish investors can put the odds in their favor using a positioned long call butterfly in lieu of buying Oracle stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Upside Potential — Grab It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technically, If JPMorgan stock sets a new high it will have clear sailing with no levels for the bears to short. This could happen for JPM within the next two weeks.

3 Strong Stocks to Buy That Are Flashing Low-Risk Setups

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock market is making a comeback and these three stocks to buy are flashing quality setups. The time to strike is nigh.

Why Tesla Inc Stock Is About to Shift Into Overdrive

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla (TSLA) is taking orders from first-time buyers, indicating that Model 3 production issues are all but gone. That means it's time to buy Tesla stock.

Trade of the Day: Aim for This Clear Alphabet Inc Upside Target

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GOOGL stock despite its sharp rally over the past two weeks has yet to revisit its January highs. This sets up an opportunity for traders looking for a catch-up trade.

Is Under Armour Inc Stock Bottoming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A positive earnings reaction may finally be sparking a bottom in Under Armour stock. Here are the levels to watch for UAA and how to capitalize on them.

Go Long First Solar, Inc. While Wall Street Fears It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is punishing First Solar stock on its earnings report, but I'm a buyer here because FSLR has survived many disasters before and this one is no different.

Can Planet Fitness Inc Stock Go the Extra Mile After Its Earnings Beat?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Planet Fitness stock is sprinting higher after last night's earnings beat, but should you chase it higher? Here are two ways to trade PLNT now.
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