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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.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc: CLF Smashes Earnings, Gains Ensue

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 28, 2016

Cliffs Natural Resources beat earnings estimates handily. Here's what to watch for, and more importantly, how to trade CLF going forward.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) and Ford Motor Company (F)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 28, 2016

Facebook’s (FB) revenue overshadowed by forecast, Molson Coors (TAP) options soar on AB InBev (BUD) trouble and Ford Motor (F) misses earnings.

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB): It’s Debbie Downer Time!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 28, 2016

Facebook stock cruised higher on a great Q2 earnings report, but it's all too much. Fading FB from here is the way to go.

Trade of the Day: Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc (NYSE:DO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Jul 28, 2016

DO is in a precarious position in the oil industry because of the high costs associated with offshore drilling.

Trade of the Day: SWKS Stock Looks Ready to Fly Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 28, 2016

The downtrend in Skyworks Solutions Inc is under attack by the bulls.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: Trendy WMT Stock Facing More Challenges

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2016

A generous rally into key technical resistance for Walmart backs the case for this play in WMT stock.

TWTR Stock: Make Twitter Inc’s Shoddy CEO Pay You Cash

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2016

TWTR stock is down again today thanks in large part to poor leadership. But we can at least use a new floor in Twitter's price to generate income.

Caterpillar Inc.: CAT Stock Is Definitely Out of the Bag

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2016

Complacency, rich valuations, correlation breakdown and tempered growth set up for a long play in CAT stock.

Amazon.com, Inc.: 2 Trades for a Fiery AMZN Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2016

Amazon (AMZN) stock looks to head higher following earnings, even as put options continue to pile up.

Trade of the Day: Amerisafe, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jul 27, 2016

Amerisafe is pulling back from its uptrend and should trade back to highs and beyond.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL): A Surge … Then a Short?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2016

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares will arrive at a crucial juncture based on the premarket rally. Watch these price levels for the next move in AAPL.

Trade of the Day: MU Stock Set to Soar at Least 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 27, 2016

Micron Technology, Inc. executed a breakaway gap following a bullish "W" formation.

iShares Silver Trust (ETF): A Golden Opportunity Beckons in SLV

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 26, 2016

The pullback in silver prices is a buy. Use this SLV play for a high probability of profit and the chance to grab shares at a discount.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD): Catch This Falling Knife NOW

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2016

GILD stock was hit hard on Tuesday, continuing the pain for healthcare. But I see Gilead Sciences as an opportunity to pounce on.

Microsoft Corporation: Time to Position for a MSFT Breakout

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2016

An earnings beat, solid growth prospects and a show of support by investors bodes well for MSFT.

GoPro Inc: 2 Trades for the GPRO Stock Earnings Mauling

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2016

GoPro (GPRO) stock has historically taken a beating after earnings, and if analysts and options traders are to be trusted, Q2 is no different. Here's how to play it.