Trading Advice

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Squeeze More Income From Nokia Corp (ADR) (NOK) Stock

Nokia (NOK) stock could make a turnaround, but a successful build-out both on and off the NOK stock price chart points to this.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is on Fire. Short It!

The long bank trade is too one-sided and too tempting not to short. Bank of America (BAC) stock is the gazelle I am chasing today.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Bulls Bet on a Beat

Many on Wall Street are expecting a profit from Advanced Micro Devices, and if AMD stock manages a beat, the results could be huge.

Trade of the Day: Xylem (NYSE:XYL)

XYL's current set-up is favorable for history to repeat itself, making the stock a good buy at prices near support.

How to Trade International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock After Earnings

International Business Machines (IBM) looks great, technically speaking. Here's how to deal with IBM stock heading into Thursday's Q4 report.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Co (BA) Looking at Another Leg Up

After Boeing successfully hit a target of $160 in December, look for another increase in BA stock, aiming for $180.

2 Trades for the General Electric Company (GE) Stock Comeback

As General Electric (GE) rides the Trump rally toward $32, next week's earnings guidance could push GE stock back into rally mode.

Get Free Delivery With This Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Trade

For decades, Amazon (AMZN) shorts have been wrong. I don't think 2017 will be the year they become right. Go long AMZN for free.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Still Has Money to Give

Nvidia offers an epic uptrend which is offering smart traders some interesting options. No time like the present to play NVDA stock.

Avoid Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Until It Hits This Price

Twilio's (TWLO) growth story still is interesting. But the chart? Not so much. If you still want to play Twilio stock, though, here's how.

Trade of the Day: Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (NYSE:GG)

Gold is starting to look much better now, and the metals in general are starting to show some positive signs.

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is in No-Man’s Land

Twitter (TWTR) just failed to break out of its slump, putting it in technical purgatory. Just avoid trading TWTR stock altogether right now.

How Will Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock React to Q4 Earnings?

Netflix (NFLX) is trading near all-time highs heading into its fourth-quarter earnings report, spelling opportunity in NFLX stock.

Trade of the Day: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Signals More Growth

Qualcomm has been hovering in a range for a while now, and QCOM stock looks poised to make another positive move soon.

It’s Not Too Late to Take a Bite out of Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock

The debate will always linger on what's coming from Apple (AAPL). Meanwhile, take a shot at free profits using AAPL stock value as a bank.

Capitalize on the Gold Stocks’ Bull Flag Waving With the GDX ETF

Gold stocks are awakening bringing opportunity to bottom fishers. Grab your shovel and start digging for profits in GDX.

Double Down on Dividends with These 3 Covered Calls

Buy a stock like LOW, PFE or STAG near its dividend pay date and sell covered calls against it for extra income.

Trade of the Day: Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE:APC)

Oil prices climbed to new 52-week highs this past week, and it appears prices are going to remain strong in the early part of 2017.

Should You Like Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Right Now?

Facebook (FB) has shown surprising strength, but could be due for a lull. This is how I would trade FB stock for the time being.