Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE:CTB)

By Ken Trester
The market is still on a sugar high, as evidenced by the Dow’s surge above the 21,000 level this week.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Fires a First Warning Sign

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) exhibited weakness on Thursday that broke initial technical support. NFLX stock could be headed for lower prices.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock in a Strong Bull Channel

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors interested in buying into Micron should look to step into the MU stock bull channel around $23.90.

How to Trade Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) After Federal Raid

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Federal agents raided Caterpillar (CAT) headquarters today, sending shares tumbling. Profit via this pair of trades on CAT stock.

3 Naked Puts Offering $1,000 in Cold, Hard Cash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The strategy of selling naked puts for extra income works better in bull markets than in bear markets, but it still has a place in the latter.

Profit from the Thrashing in the Gold Stocks (GDXJ)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold stocks were slammed on Monday amid heavy volume. Here's how to profit if GDX and GDXJ remain under pressure.

How to Handle Red-Hot Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is up more than 500% in a year, so chasing AMD stock sounds crazy. I say you just need the right potholders.

There’s Still Profit in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (EEM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Emerging markets have dropped to an attractive buy point. Use the naked put strategy in EEM for a high probability of success.

Catch Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) has no shortage of haters, but don't be shy on red days. Go long VRX stock with a huge buffer zone!

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Making You Money By Holding Steady

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has a couple potential support areas from potentially keeping BABA stock from moving lower right now.

Trade of the Day: GameStop (NYSE:GME)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We wouldn’t be surprised to see GME drop again to test its mid-January lows

Trade of the Day: Xerox Corp (XRX) Stock Speculative, But Encouraging

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Xerox may be an old name, but some recent changes may be giving XRX stock new life that investors should pay attention to.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Is Going to Gush Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron (CVX) participated in a notable rally across the energy sector. CVX stock in specific now is set up for a bundle of additional upside.

A Win-Win Trade for Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour (UAA) isn't completely sunk, but now is the right time to place a high-percentage-chance bear trade on UAA stock.

How to Trade Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock After a Rough Day

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) saw a few red days, but the thesis is still intact. Go long NVDA stock for free after its rough day.

Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Is a Falling Machete. Catch It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is getting shelled on Wednesday after a weak Q4. This is an ideal time for this long trade on PANW stock.

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) Stock Is a Donald Trump Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
United Rentals (URI) has the wind and Trump's plans at its back. The path of least resistance for URI continues to be higher.

Trade of the Day: CalAtlantic Group Inc (CAA) Stock Ready to Raise the Roof

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After CAA stock has spent some time building a base, the time is right for a potential move higher in CalAtlantic.

Sky-High Priceline Group (PCLN) Stock Can Still Book You Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Priceline Group (PCLN) consistently delivers great results, so shorting PCLN is hazardous. Unless you do it with balanced trades, that is.
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