Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Friday’s Vital Data: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Fitbit Inc (FIT) and Ford Motor Company (F)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks (SBUX) hikes dividend, Fitbit (FIT) options surge on earnings plunge, Ford (F) vehicle deliveries fall 11.7%.

How to Trade Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) is scheduled to report earnings on Nov. 10. Regardless of how NVDA stock reacts, your best move is likely going to be a short one.

Trade of the Day: Canadian National Railway (USA) (CNI) Is Steaming Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Canadian National Railway is a well-run company which has hit a bit of a downturn recently. That just makes CNI stock a better buy now.

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Is Overbought and Overmined

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
GDX is a basket of gold mining stocks which has rallied sharply off the recent lows before running into some serious technical resistance yesterday.

3 Covered Calls to Generate a Cool $1,000

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling covered calls in the option market on these three safe stocks are a nice way to augment your income stream.

How to Trade Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Right Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Starbucks stock has been flagging for a year, but earnings could change that. Here's how to trade SBUX around the event.

The Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Bargain Hunt Is On!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) finds itself in familiar oversold territory. But bargain hunters may be waiting in the wings to drive Apple stock higher once more.

Trade of the Day: Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
JWN has just completed a bearish divergence that should send the stock back down through its August gap.

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) has sold off since its earnings report, but even now, it's not time to buy. Instead, GOOGL stock looks ripe for more profit-taking.

Trade of the Day: Citigroup Inc (C) Should Climb With a Rate Hike

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even without, C stock recently showed a golden cross and Citigroup has kept its chart mostly moving in a positive direction.

Short JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock Since It’s Priced for Perfection

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
A drop might be coming in JPM stock, and you can make money on it with this bearish play in JPMorgan Chase.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is a Mess. What Do You Do?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Valeant Pharmaceuticals' (VRX) tire fire continues to burn hot. Here's how to deal with VRX stock without losing your shirt.

2 Bullish Biotech Trades to Take Your Mind off the Election (BIIB CELG)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Constructive charts and earnings reports should benefit both Biogen (BIIB) stock and Celgene (CELG) in the weeks ahead.

GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Looking For a Hero

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beaten down GPRO stock looks to Hero 5 and Karma for guidance boost as GoPro third-quarter earnings are set to decline year over year.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
MSFT recently broke out to a fresh 52-week and all-time high of $61.37 following a better-than-expected earnings report. I believe shares are “fairly valued” at current levels.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Is at a Make-or-Break Moment

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla (TSLA) bulls are being tested yet again. Model S worries shouldn't be enough to break TSLA stock, but things could be dicey nonetheless.

Trade of the Day: First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fd(ETF) (FXO) Will Continue to Outperform

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The FXO ETF has a history of stellar gains over the past few years, and it looks like the trend is going to continue for this financials ETF.

2 Ways to Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Around Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alibaba steps up to the earnings plate Wednesday morning. Here's what the market expects and how to profit with BABA stock options.

Options Traders Expect a Decent Move in Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is trending higher, but earnings may be hard-pressed to prompt a bid based on recent quarterly reactions.
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