Trading Advice

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

By Ken Trester
I’m bearish on the yellow metal over the near term, and today’s trade will try to take advantage of that outlook.

How to Go Long Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter (TWTR) hasn't been an investment this year. It has been a gamble. But this particular trade on Twitter stock has worked every time.

Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Could Keep Sinking

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is slipping into a bearish trend. Here is where AMD stock could fall -- and where I would be a buyer again.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Is Threatening a Serious Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel's (INTC) drop on Thursday was a concerning move. Watch these price levels in INTC stock and be wary -- the situation could get worse.

Trade of the Day: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Ready for Another Push

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After Valero made a push higher in October and November, VLO stock is pulling back to another attractive entry point.

Buy This Rare Dip in Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Nvidia (NVDA) is plunging, but don't abandon ship yet. The charts are strong, and this looks like a dip-buying opportunity in NVDA stock.

Trade of the Day: Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The political climate presents a very interesting opportunity for tax-code compromise that would be bad for firms like INTU.

3 Covered Calls for $1,000 in New Year’s Cash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three covered calls on small-cap stocks will yield fantastic premiums for your post-Christmas bill pile-up.

Trade Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) and Southwestern Energy (SWN)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) looks to rally while Southwestern Energy (SWN) is a short. Try this trade on SWN and CHK stock.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Has Double-Digit Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon.com (AMZN) has fallen in five of the past six trading sessions. If history is any guide, AMZN stock is at risk of an even deeper drop.

Trade of the Day: Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Pushing Forward

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With oil looking up, Schlumberger is poised to move along with it, making SLB look like a good buy right now.

Go Long Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock for Free Money

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu (BIDU) paid us well this year already, and its recent rally is setting up another trade. Here's how to generate income with BIDU stock.

OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Production, UWTI Flies

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil prices are ripping following an OPEC production cut. High-octane ETNs UWTI and DWTI are flying and dying in tandem. Here's how to profit.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) Stock Gunning for Higher Ground

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Smith & Wesson was left out in the cold by the Trump rally, but indications from FBI background checks could have bullish implications for SWHC stock.

Trade of the Day: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA)

By Ken Trester
While I do expect the market to remain strong short-term, I think a lot of this stock rally is an overestimation of what's going to happen in 2017. And I'm interested in longer-term bearish plays on stocks like BABA.

How to Trade Ambarella Inc (AMBA) Stock Around Q3 Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ambarella (AMBA) reports earnings on Thursday, and the market is bracing for a sizable move in AMBA stock.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) briefly pushed to a new all-time high on Tuesday. Now, MSFT stock looks constructive heading into at least the end of 2016.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Looks Like a Bargain

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
GILD stock looks like it's in recovery mode but once that recovery starts in earnest, Gilead can make you money.

2 Trades for a Dollar General Corp. (DG) Stock Comeback

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar General (DG) heads into the earnings confessional as DG stock looks to bounce back from its poor second-quarter performance.
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