Trading Advice

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Trade of the Day: Utilities SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Low yield expectations, a falling dollar and residual uncertainty will make yielding assets attractive like Utilities ETF(XLU) attractive.

VMware, Inc. (VMW) Builds a Head of Steam

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
VMW stock is giggling in the green by about 30% year-to-date. Better still, the momentum behind VMware points to an even higher price target.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock Issues Strong Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is trading in a well-defined bull channel with rising support.

GoPro Inc Stock: 2 Plays to Fade the GPRO Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Price support faded quickly after Monday's GPRO Omni rally, and GoPro stock is in danger of falling even further if analysts and short sellers pile on.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Still More Room to Advance?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a monster move in AMD, now is the ideal time to be a little less bullish with a covered call trade in Advanced Micro Devices.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR)

By Ken Trester
With the proverbial wind at our back, I believe we have the opportunity to scoop up shares of Twitter (TWTR) at a discount.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock: It’s Decision Time

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG stock is weighing heavily on an obvious and important technical support line from which a better directional move could soon take hold.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Is About to Bust a Move

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bulls and bears continue to fight over Intel stock and its next direction. My advice for INTC traders? Don't bother picking sides!

Trade of the Day: FIT Stock Boasts a Strong Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent pullback offers a buying opportunity in Fitbit Inc.

WFM Stock: Make Whole Foods Market, Inc. Pay You

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
WFM has its fans on Wall Street, but they can't seem to break it out of its range. This is perfect to generate income from Whole Foods.

NetApp Inc (NTAP) Surge Opens Up This NEW Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
NetApp Inc. (NTAP) is flying high this morning on the heels of better-than-expect earnings. But you can still profit on NTAP stock.

3 Blue-Chip Covered Calls That Will Earn $1,000

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These stocks won't yield enormous premiums on their covered calls, but they're a surer thing. Try these three trades for $1,000 in income in a month.

Best Buy Co Inc: BBY Stock Set to Bounce Back From Target-Induced Losses

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the Target reset, Best Buy (BBY) stock looks to follow Walmart higher on an unwinding of heavy bearish sentiment.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Charts Are a Bull’s Delight!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
When semiconductor stocks like Intel speak, you should listen. And right now, the charts of INTC stock are barking up a storm.

Trade of the Day: STI Stock About to Crack Major Resistance

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
SunTrust Banks, Inc. could make a 20% run before year-end.

3 Big Bank Stocks That Are Ready to Pop

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Out with tech and energy, and in with big bank stocks! These three financials are about to burst thanks to a number of brewing catalysts.

Netflix, Inc.: Strength Returns to NFLX Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Shares of Netflix are flexing their muscles today. Here's how to play the coming NFLX breakout for BIG profits.

Applied Materials, Inc.: AMAT Stock Looking to Power Higher

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Applied Materials has reversed its fortunes in the past year, and earnings could extend AMAT stock's winning streak.

Trade of the Day: NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)

By Profit Scanner
Throughout August, NiSource, a major U.S. electric, natural gas and water utility, has given off a series of bearish technical signals.
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