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It’s Judgment Day for Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Under Armour (UA) stock charts provide a good example of how many consumer-based stocks are breaking meaningful technical support areas.

Trade of the Day: Buy Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) Stock for Double-Digit Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) is flying high on positive third-quarter news, but BK stock still offers double-digit upside.

3 Big-Money Naked Puts to Trade: AMZN, REGN, GOOGL

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts can be very effective in generating income and getting a stock you may want -- like GOOGL, AMZN and REGN -- at a lower price.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is Just Scratching the Surface

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock is only scratching the surface of a potentially large breakout, and one well-suited for a collar strategy.

Trade of the Day: Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
It seems obvious from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s report that suppliers like Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) are a little overbought.

Why Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is a BEAR Trade After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) is a great company, and GOOGL stock probably has a quick rally coming. But the real opportunity is on the downside.

Trade of the Day: Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) Swimming in Upgrades

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the bullishness is predicated on improved oil prices, BHI stock is looking like a good bet, whether you want short- or long-term gains.

Investing in PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Is a Smart Payment

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
PayPal stock looks great both off and on the price chart and now is a smart time to pay into PYPL for profits.

3 Big Stock Charts: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX) and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

By Johnson Research Group
Earnings data plays tricks with Express Scripts (ESRX) and Chipotle (CMG) traders, while International Business Machines (IBM) appears ready to bounce.

How to Play the Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock Earnings Plunge

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Slowing growth is weighing on Under Armour. Make its pain your gain with this play on UA stock.

The Sun Could Rise for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) stock is showing signs of life ahead of earnings, and unwinding bearish sentiment could provide a boost.

Trade of the Day: Chemours Co (NYSE:CC)

By Ken Trester
As far as oil goes, it is in a kind of rally mode right now, and I'm also looking for strength in gold. Both of those factors make Chemours look appealing.

How to Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock will be a better buy at lower prices, particularly after earnings. But AMZN could offer quicker traders some short action, too.

Trade of the Day: Tesoro Corporation (TSO) Ready for a Leg Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Things are looking good for TSO stock, and with the price stuck in a tight range, Tesoro looks ready for a breakout.

Fill Up on Natural Gas With the VelocityShares 3X Long Natural Gas ETN (UGAZ)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most natural gas experts are frustrated at the choppy price action. Technically, I see an opportunity to go long UGAZ for a quick bounce.

3 Big Stock Charts: Intel Corporation (INTC), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) and Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)

By Johnson Research Group
Kimberly Clark (KMB) has turned into a falling knife, while Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Intel (INTC) are flashing rally signs.

How to Profit From GoPro Inc (GPRO) Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro (GPRO) stock isn't a sure thing, but it's still enticing. Although I am not a fanatic of it, I can try to profit from it for free.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Faces Huge Hurdle at $129

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With NLFX stock now overbought and also overloved, the probabilities favor a short-term pullback in Netflix.

How You Should Handle Alphabet Inc (GOOG) Stock Around Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet earnings are on deck for Thursday night, and a breakout plus "cheap enough" premiums may have caught GOOG stock bulls' eyes.
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