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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Trade of the Day: Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE:AVP)

The retail market is better than I thought it would be, and it looks like the consumer's coming back a little bit.

GOOGL Stock: The Market Is Wrong, Short the Nasdaq!

I am a fan of Alphabet's Google ecosystem and GOOGL stock, but I'm equally a fan of income and shorting the Nasdaq at these all-time-high levels.

Macy’s Inc.: M Stock Isn’t Stopping Yet

M stock enjoyed a robust rally on Thursday, but the gains won't end there. Macy's Inc is set up for a continued climb in the coming months.

Trade of the Day: VLO Stock Takes a Major Bullish Turn

Valero Energy Corporation broke through a bearish resistance line after bouncing from a deep "V" bottom.

SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI): Embrace the Biotech Bulls’ Return

Strength is returning anew to biotech stocks. Embrace the sector with a play on XBI to capitalize on further gains.

If History Repeats, This Growth Stock Is Money In The Bank (FEYE)

Growth investors are notoriously fickle when it comes to earnings reports, and a recent FireEye report sets up big gains for FEYE investors

3 Naked Puts to Make a Cool $1,000

Selling naked puts can make you good money, and using great stocks as a source gives you quality protection.

FB Stock: Facebook Inc Poised to Resume Its Rally

The post-earnings consolidation period for FB stock is over. It's time for Facebook bulls to take over once again.

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Stalling, Might Slip Into Reverse

Tesla's burning cash and a bearish stall on TSLA stock’s price chart look good for a bearish position.

Trade of the Day: Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS)

DFS’s strong dividend yield and low P/E ratio, compared to its competitors, make it an attractive bullish target.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): Play That Dip, Baby, Dip!

After another 7% drop FSLR stock has reached critical technical support where traders and active investors need to play close attention to for opportunities.

Trade of the Day: MNST Stock Gearing Up for a Monster Move

Following a new high, shares of Monster Beverage Corporation fell to the bullish support line.

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS): This Trade Could Pay Off Big-Time for the Daredevils

With Kohl's reporting earnings Thursday, there's an opportunity in the options pits for both the bears and the bulls, but it's risky.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Trading AMZN Stock Is Cheaper Than Dirt

If CEO Jeff Bezos wants to sell a million Amazon shares, I am tagging along with a bearish play in AMZN stock.

Walt Disney Co (DIS): Block Out the Noise. This Is Your Play.

Disney is well-managed, but it faces real challenges. Here's how to generate income safely from DIS stock.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.: A Breakdown Looms for GILD Stock

Gilead Sciences is sitting out the biotech stock rally. In fact, an ugly breakdown looms for the ailing drug stock. Buy GILD stock puts.

NVDA Stock: Nvidia Corporation Seeks All-Time High

NVDA stock may be headed to a fresh all-time high as Nvidia earnings could offer insight into the company's expansion into the data center market.

Trade of the Day: Hanmi Financial Corp (NASDAQ:HAFC)

HAFC, which is based in Los Angeles and primarily focused on the Korean-American community, has completed a Bull Flag.

Starbucks Corporation: SBUX Stock Brewing a Bearish Trend

Lukewarm earnings and weak sales trends set SBUX up for a P/E multiple compression and overdue corrective move.