Trading Advice

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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock’s Trend Looks Friendlier — Buy In

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t get caught waiting for Microsoft earnings, it’s the right time and right price to get into this MSFT stock position today.

You Don’t Need a Rally to Trade Visa Inc (V) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chasing Visa (V) rallies isn't a requirement for success. In fact, I discourage it. Instead, sell downside risk in V stock and profit!

Trade AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Stock Even After This Rip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AK Steel (AKS) is violent, but a bottom is in sight. Generate income for free by selling risk below where AKS stock isn't likely to go.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
GILD moved higher once again on Wednesday, and we expect it to continue climbing higher during the next few weeks as Republicans work to update their health care proposal.

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is Untouchable

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Valeant's rally at least has high volume on its side. But the chart of VRX stock hasn't convinced me that this breakout has legs.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Gets Fed Clearance for Takeoff

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Bank of America and other big banks passed the latest round of stress tests with flying colors. Celebrate with this trade on BAC stock.

Trade of the Day: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock Gets a Green Light

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPM stock rallied on Wednesday, and through the lens of chart analysis made moves that look to promise higher JPMorgan prices to come.

Binge on Dips in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not many falling knives are scarier than NFLX stock during selloffs. But as long as the market holds up, I bet fans will buy Netflix dips.

EU Fine Could Make for Fine Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's rare that we see GOOGL stock as a falling knife. Alphabet's 3% headline drop is my opportunity to sell downside risk against others' fears.

How to Game Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock for Future Profits

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy NVDA stock at any price -- or more precisely, a sizable discount -- while also participating in Nvidia's upside potential with little to no risk.

Trade Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CBI) Stock and Its 50%-Plus Run

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is soaring following a favorable court ruling. Here's how to profit as the rally in CBI stock runs out of gas.

Time to Give Up on Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock and Oil

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite supply disruptions and OPEC production cuts, oil prices aren't coming back ... and neither is Exxon Mobil Corporation. It's time to bail on XOM stock.

Profit From Overblown Fears In Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some falling knives are easier to catch than others -- take Microsoft. When MSFT stock falls, I have value levels against which I can sell risk for income.

Dipping Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock Is Begging to Be Bought

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Biotech stocks, including Celgene, are pulling back. CELG stock is one of the best dip-buying opportunities of the bunch.

Trade of the Day: With Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock, Focus Near-Term

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although the bigger picture trajectory for WMT stock remains a choppy mess, a near-term Walmart trade with well-defined parameters is setting up.

7 Best Trades on the Market Right Now

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The stock market is finally on the move again, and that's opening up opportunities all across the board. Here are the best trades right now.

3 Safe Ways to Play a Bounce in Oil Prices

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil prices are finding support around the $43 level, and energy stocks are finding support as well. These trades on oil's Big Three can profit from a safe distance.

Headline Fears in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Create Opportunity

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
VZ stock makes for an easy knife to catch, especially after much of the froth has already been priced out of Verizon.

How to Trade Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock When It Naps

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Advanced Micro Devices is taking a well-deserved breather, so stop panicking. Instead, profit from the churn in AMD stock with this trade.
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