Trading Advice

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Trade Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and the Terrible Trump Tariff

Walmart (WMT) is in trouble, and the first several weeks of Donald Trump's presidency could be especially bad for WMT stock.

Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock for More Free Profits

The bears tell us to keep shorting Amazon (AMZN) even though they've been wrong for decades. Alexa, how should we trade AMZN stock?

Trade of the Day: Kroger (NYSE:KR)

Food deflation may be good for consumers, but it hurts retailer margins.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock: THIS Is the Number to Watch

Tesla Motors (TSLA) has had the pedal to the metal this month, rallying more than 20%. But Tesla stock is in desperate need of a recharge.

Red-Hot Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Ending 2016 on a Cliffhanger

Nvidia's (NVDA) blowout 2016 could end on a sour note. This week, Citron Research changed the tune in NVDA stock. Here's what we're watching.

Trade of the Day: Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Prepping for Another Surge

Traders looking to make money in FCX stock could either get into Freeport-McMoRan for a hop to $16.50, or settle in for a long haul.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) and Foot Locker, Inc. (FL)

Recent weakness in Northrop Grumman (NOC), Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Foot Locker (FL) are flashing signs of opportunity for bullish traders.

How to Short Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock for Free

Nvidia (NVDA) is a great company, but don't follow the herd. Short NVDA stock at these altitudes, and do it for no cost.

Profit From iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF) (TLT)

Bond prices are finally due for a rebound following a harrowing downturn. Here's how to bet using the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT).

Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Has 300% Upside for the Bulls

Buy a bottom in Twilio (TWLO), but don't get left holding the bag. This is the smart way to position yourself in TWLO stock.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Going to $800 on Best Holiday Ever

Amazon (AMZN) just banked a monster holiday season, and AMZN stock is poised to rally sharply on the results. We have two trade ideas.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Has Promise Heading Into 2017

Apple's (AAPL) absolute and relative charts both look promising right now. Here's my target for AAPL stock as we enter 2017.

Trade of the Day: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Is a Double-Digit Buy

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is being sparked by a triple bottom formation. I see double-digit gains ahead for RCL stock.

It’s Time for Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Bears to Double Down

The main bearish drivers remain in place for Twilio (TWLO) despite the post-lockup volatility. Time for bears to double down in TWLO stock.

How to Protect Yourself in Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock

Bank of America (BAC) is overbought, but a modified options spread allows BAC stock investors breathing room to participate.

Trade of the Day: Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

DIS has been on a box-office roll for the past two months.

Trade of the Day: Ride Carnival Corp (CCL) for Long-Term Gains

With a target of $55, however I noted that if the December 2015 high at $55 was exceeded, CCL stock could trade much higher.

Trade of the Day: eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)

Cheap, underpriced calls on eBay will let us profit while the market is in rally mode.

Pay Yourself Smartly in Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock

The stars have aligned for Exxon Mobil stock, but a buy-write is a better approach for bullish XOM investors.