Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Alcoa Corp (AA) Stock Aims Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AA stock last week rallied strongly, bringing Alcoa's year-to-date rally to almost 47%. It may be the start of a more meaningful leg higher.

Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock for Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Experts agree that Amazon will clobber grocers with Whole Foods, but AMZN stock isn't getting any love. This is our cue, traders.

Is the Dip in Momo Inc (ADR) (MOMO) Stock an Opportunity?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Investors bought Chinese social network Momo on the rumor, but sold the news. Here are two things to watch in MOMO stock going forward.

Boeing Co (BA) Stock Is Clear for Takeoff

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following earnings, Boeing looks good off and on the price chart, but BA stock looks even better using a bullish modified spread.

Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Will Make a Big Earnings Move

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Palo Alto Networks can be jumpy around earnings, and its Q4 report is due next week. Expect PANW stock to jump ... likely to the downside.

Buy Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock as It Heads to $250

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba has already gained 90% this year as its operations boom. BABA stock is headed to $250 in 2018, so buy on any pullbacks.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Is on Sale. Buy in Bulk!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Panic selling in Costco has opened up new opportunity. Sell downside risk and bet against unlikely scenarios for free profits in COST stock.

Trade of the Day: DISH Network Corp (DISH)

By Ken Trester
I’m still forecasting that a new low will be made next month. With that in mind, today I'm recommending a bearish trade on a stock that's particularly vulnerable after disappointing on earnings.

The Rally in Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is About to Disappear

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Snap Inc (SNAP) shares are running headlong into resistance. And that means there's a low-risk, bearish trade just waiting for you.

Trade of the Day: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Isn’t in the Clear

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
I wouldn't bet against Amazon over the long haul, but in the near-term, AMZN stock looks likely to consolidate to the downside.

Buy Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Before It Breaks Out

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Micron Technology shares are on the mend. With the past week of consolidation, we now have a perfect breakout setup in MU stock.

3 Naked Puts for Quick Back-to-School Cash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts like these can offer you $1,000 in cash, which comes in handy if you have a hefty back-to-school shopping list.

Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) Stock Is a Gorgeous Play

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ulta Beauty is a falling knife, and a scary one at that. But you can use Wall Street's fear to make easy profits from ULTA stock.

Betting Against Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Could Net You a 400% Gain

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm is locked in a downtrend, and if key support falls, QCOM stock's downside risk could mean significant gains for the right trade.

A Winning Play in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Electronic Arts looks good overall, but EA stock looks even better using a bullish, range-bound long butterfly strategy.

The Rally In Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Is Getting Too Hot to Handle

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyone loves Alibaba. Warren Buffett famously said "Be fearful when others are greedy" and that adage certainly applies to BABA stock.

Trade of the Day: Walt Disney Co (DIS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
DIS has been struggling with its media networks -- especially ESPN -- for a while now, but with revenue dropping, the company is planning major shifts.

Buy Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Stock on This Earnings Pop

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail is hated, but Abercrombie & Fitch is hot thanks to Thursday's Q2 beat. Play this rally in ANF stock with plenty of room for error.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock Is in a Nosedive

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Delta Air Lines shares are becoming extremely oversold, and that means a snap-back is coming. Here's how to profit on DAL stock.
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