Trading Advice

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Drops – Pick Your Poison (BABA)

Alibaba dropped today, but opportunity lurks. Here are two plays to consider for BABA stock bulls and bears alike.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Is Running With the Bulls Ahead of Earnings

Strong price action and lingering bearish sentiment has Micron stock poised for another breakout, as MU approaches earnings.

Buy Nvidia Corporation … On Pullbacks (NVDA)

Nvidia stock is expensive, and it's hard to chase a parabolic stock. But everything points to NVDA being a strong buy on any dips.

3 Trades to Generate Autumn Income

There's a lot of froth in the markets, but I can still sell risk in TSLA, SBUX and USO even if the Fed sticks to its tightening cycle.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Is on the Rise — Pay Smartly to Cash In

Increased business prospects and a bullish PYPL chart support this optimistic strategy in PayPal stock.

A Breakout Looms for Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS)

3D printing stocks are beginning to percolate and Stratasys stock is poised to pop. Use this SSYS play to capitalize.

Go ALL In With the VelocityShares 3X Long Crude ETN (UWTI)

The VelocityShares 3X Long Crude ETN (UWTI) is a short-term play on oil that's designed for aggressive traders with a healthy risk appetite.

Trade of the Day: Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS)

Barclays has the albatross of the "Brexit" situation around its neck — and recently it's been giving off some bearish signals.

Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE): A Buy Signal You Can’t Miss

OPEC gave the Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE) a kick in the pants Wednesday. If you think you missed out on the XLE ETF's upside, though, think again.

Trade of the Day: HP Inc (HPQ) Getting Plugged In

HPQ stock has made some serious gains this year, with HP Inc's numbers aided by reports of improving PC sales.

Play Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) for Cheap … If You Get In Early

Netflix stock traders are gearing up for next month's earnings report, and with NFLX options inexpensive, now may be a good time to get in.

Trade of the Day: Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB)

VIAB has been very poorly managed, but eventually these things correct themselves.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Gets a Hand You Can Trust

The rally in BAC stock on Tuesday took place at an important area of the chart. Traders can have confidence in long plays on Bank of America.

Apple Inc.: Take a Bite out of the AAPL Stock Dip

Apple stock is providing a tasty setup for bulls. Following its rousing ascent, the current AAPL pullback is a rousing buy.

Go Long Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) at a Double Discount

Exxon stock is trading at a massive relative discount to both oil and other oil stocks. It's time go take a bullish stance on XOM.

How To Collect 11.5% Yields From A Stock Yielding 3.6% (IBM)

"Instant yields" are available through this options method available to investors. Here's how it turns IBM into a high-yield play

Be Brave in Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) Ahead of Earnings

Pier 1 Imports is not for the faint-of-heart trader, but as long as the company's guidance hold firm, PIR stock could create significant profit.

Oracle Corporation Is at a Game-Changing Moment (ORCL)

ORCL stock has come to a critical area of technical support. Depending on how Oracle closes in coming weeks, things could get out of hand in a hurry.

Trade of the Day: America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) (AMX) Should Get a Debate Bump

Monday's debate may give a bit of help to Mexican stocks like American Movil, at least for a short-term AMX stock pop.