Trading Advice

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Why You Should Buy Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock in 2017

Baidu (BIDU) has experienced a sizable correction in recent years, but BIDU stock could be a rebound play in 2017.

‘Like’ Facebook Inc (FB) Stock at the Key $116 Level

With Facebook stock oversold and underperforming, time to take a contrarian bullish stance at a key support level in FB stock.

Nvidia Corporation Upstages Intel, NVDA Stock Could Top $110

A little profit-taking in Nvidia (NVDA) was all but assured. But now, NVDA stock is set up for a rebound as CES gets underway.

Trade of the Day: Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY)

BBY has made some positive changes in its business model to more effectively compete with Amazon — but the latter continues to grab market share.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Bulls Will Build Your Bank Account

Bank stocks including Bank of America (BAC) are all the rage right now. This BAC stock trade will deliver during the months ahead.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Is Defying the Bears!

Merck & Co. (MRK) has gifted traders with an early 2017 trading signal. Thanks to Tuesday's bounce, MRK stock could enjoy new buying pressure.

Trade of the Day: QEP Resources Inc (QEP) Stock Is Risky But Worth It

Energy play QEP Resources is making a move in the Permian Basin, and that should be a boost for QEP stock investors.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

Shares of Adobe (ADBE), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Electronic Arts are coming off of a strong 2016 only to start the New Year on slippery technical ground.

Short Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock for Free

Shorting Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) won't win you a popularity contest, but that's fine. This trade on AMD stock is just a short-term bet.

Listen Up: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Going Down!

The evidence suggests AMZN stock hasn’t finished its correction and could make some money for bearish Amazon traders.

Don’t Expect Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock to Sit Idle in 2017

Tesla Motors (TSLA) has been mired in a longstanding range, though this should be the year Tesla stock really gets moving. But which way?

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is a Must-Watch in 2017

Home Depot (HD) could be rangebound over the longer-term, but in the shorter scope, HD stock looks to be coiling up for a meaningful breakout.

Trade of the Day: AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Stock Looks Sturdy

AK Steel has a bright outlook for 2017 from S&P, so investors getting into AKS stock at $10 could be in for a 15% gain.

Trade of the Day: Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW)

Technically WTW looks good; fundamentally I think everybody’s ready to lose weight as their New Year’s resolution.

Is Allergan plc Ordinary Shares (AGN) Snapping Out of It?

Allergan (AGN) has been riding a long-term downtrend. However, the tides are turning, and AGN is making a serious run at a reversal.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Visa Inc (V) and Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Tesla (TSLA) is struggling to maintain its short-term trend, while Visa (V) is dragging the market lower and Disney (DIS) should move higher.

Why Kate Spade & Co (KATE) Stock Wooed Investors Wednesday

KATE was an eye catcher Wednesday, but if you’re looking to be a buyer in Kate Spade, use this less-costly play.

This SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) Bounce Will Not Last

Gold prices are rallying, but this relief run's failure is all but assured. Consider this trade on the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) to profit.

3 Trades That Will Rain on 2017’s Parade

The consensus for 2017 is more of 2016's optimism. Be a contrarian and short the highfliers via these three trades.