Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)

When a market breaks out of a trading range, it usually moves up for about as long as it was moving sideways. For that reason, I’m going to maintain a bullish posture.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Ready for a Breakout

Traders and investors would be wise to keep a close eye on AMZN stock in the coming days and weeks as an Amazon breakout looms.

Trade of the Day: Shoot Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock for Profits

Twitter stock remains under pressure following disappointing earnings. The time is ripe for a long TWTR stock play.

How Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Can Deliver More Free Profits

It would take a monumental series of mistakes to take down Facebook (FB). That's what makes this trade on Facebook stock so excellent.

Profit From the ‘Broken’ Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Stock

Lululemon shares are breaching support amid heavy selling. Capitalize on the weakness with this LULU put spread.

3 Naked Puts That Let You Keep Your Shirt

You can enhance monthly income by selling naked puts on these selected stocks and you don't have to worry about losing your shirt.

Go Long Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Stock for Free

The Street has soured against Whole Foods (WFM), which has seen a big price reset already. Let's generate income from WFM stock.

Trade Apple, Inc. or Own It? I Have the Answer!

I commit to owning Apple (AAPL) while trading it from time to time. As a result, AAPL stock can generate free money for me.

Go Short Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Before It Dives

Netflix (NFLX) now sports a $60 billion market cap following an epic 50% rally. NFLX stock is simply poised for a pullback.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Isn’t Done Correcting Yet

Nvidia (NVDA) is worth all of the hype and then some, but even elite stocks suffer an occasional correction. Play the downside in NVDA stock.

iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) Joins the Breakout Party

Traders should respect this week's chart breakout in the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) ETF until the next bearish reversal appears.

Trade of the Day: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Waves a Bull Flag

Gold stocks are on the rise, and the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is waving the bulls' banner. It's time to go long GDX.

Get a Free Refill on Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Oil prices are stuck but that is good news. It gives me a floor in Exxon against which I can sell risk in XOM stock for the opportunity of free profits.

Fly High With Profits from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Stock

With great trends like in Northrop Grumman, I can sell downside risk to generate income out of thin air. NOC stock is a great opportunity.

Free Profits on Groupon Inc (GRPN) Stock After Q4 Earnings

I love Groupon (GRPN) from the customer side, and believe it's here to stay. I love GRPN stock for its potential for free income.

Gas Up With Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock

Chesapeake Energy's (CHK) improved guidance and solid conditions elsewhere put CHK stock in good position for higher prices

Boeing Co (BA) Stock Has Reached Final Cruising Altitude

BA stock appears to have reached cruising altitude from a valuation perspective following Boeing earnings.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is Going to $30 This Year

Bank of America (BAC) will keep rallying on deregulation and rising rates. I'm eyeing two trades in BAC stock ahead of March's Fed meeting.

Trade of the Day: Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS)

Following a retracement during January, DFS is experiencing a strong support bounce up off of $68.