Trading Advice

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Shopify Inc (US) Will Fall Until It Addresses Citron

Investor confidence is eroding in Shopify stock, and SHOP will continue dropping until the company addresses Citron's accusations.

Apple Inc. Stock Is at New Heights. Go Long With Low Risk!

Roll back the clock and buy AAPL stock at a 20% discount. Get paid for the chance of owning Apple lower than others and sell puts against proven support.

Trade of the Day: Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE)

Perhaps the biggest story last week was the surge in the price of WTI crude oil to a two-year high over $57 per barrel. Oil stocks, curiously, have not been moving up with the price of oil.

Trade of the Day: AutoZone, Inc. May Not Yet Be Out of Gas

The long-term chart of AZO stock is broken but in the nearer-term a trading opportunity looks to be setting up in AutoZone.

Don’t Chase the J C Penney Company Inc Stock Earnings Rally

JCP stock is flying high after earnings, but it still stinks. Here's what to watch for on the chart before buying JCPenney.

The Uptrend in Nike Inc Stock Is Here to Stay

The new uptrend in NKE stock is here to stay. Buy this Nike call spread to double your money if the stock continues powering higher.

Make Money from Walt Disney Co Stock’s Long-Term Strength

Quality companies like Disney will win in the long term. Collect premium from the proven support in DIS stock.

Join the Fray and Buy Nvidia Corporation Stock

Shooting stars are just as difficult to trade as falling knives. don't wait for dips to profit. Ride the momentum by selling downside risk.

The Rally In Apple Inc. Looks Extreme

AAPL stock is at the highest P/E multiple of the past five years. It looks like a period of consolidation looms for Apple Inc.

With General Electric Corporation, Say Good Buy, Not Goodbye!

It’s speculative, but this General Electric play makes a good deal of sense in GE stock both off and on the price chart.

Trade of the Day: Aetna Inc (AET)

The potential takeover of Aetna would make CVS more like a medical center at the same time as it’s operating its drug stores.

Trade of the Day: Oracle Corporation Stands on a Slippery Slope

ORCL stock is still reeling from a post-earnings down-gap and the charts point to the possibility of further near-term Oracle losses.

Roku Inc Goes BANANAS After Earnings

Roku Inc shares are skyrocketing on earnings. Here's how to trade ROKU stock moving forward for a high probability of success.

General Electric Company Is Dangerous Ahead of its Investor Update

There's little to like about GE stock right now, and there may be even less after the company's November 13 investor update.

3 Covered Calls to Generate $1,000

Covered calls can operate as a hedge, but also generate additional monthly income. The following can help you make $1,000.

General Motors Company Looks Ready for a Long Haul

GM stock has its naysayers and has been under pressure, but the big picture suggests a bullish narrative is still intact for General Motors.

Square Inc Stock Is Still a Shooting Star That’s Worth a Buy

SQ stock is a momentum play and catching it as it's falling could be costly, but therein lies my opportunity to profit. Sell the risk in Square against support.

Trade Twilio Inc Without a Worry After Earnings

TWLO stock rising on a red day is a good sign. Generate income selling risk against proven support levels. Profit with no out-of-pocket risk.

Trade of the Day: International Business Machines (IBM)

IBM has pulled back from its highs around $162, and after consolidating for the past two weeks, the stock has once again broken lower.