Trading Advice

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Exxon Mobil Corporation: XOM Stock May Hit a Wall

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Exxon shares outpacing oil's rise, use a defined risk put calendar spread to position for a pullback in XOM shares.

Cisco Systems, Inc.: It’s Boom or Bust for CSCO

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are low for Cisco earnings, but a breach of support at $26 could still mean trouble for CSCO stock.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

By Profit Scanner
Caterpillar shares had rocketed higher as investors saw opportunity once the downtrend in place since early 2011 finally gave in to upside pressures.

Walt Disney Co (DIS): It’s a Mouse Trap!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney (DIS) sustained some concerning technical damage last week. Traders should look to play Disney stock on the short side.

Trade of the Day: Any Rally is a Chance to Sell M Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Macy's, Inc. completed a head-and-shoulders top with a high-volume breakdown.

LinkedIn Corp: Hit a Double With LNKD Stock Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A recovery is taking root in beaten-down LinkedIn stock. Bet with the bulls with this LNKD stock call spread for BIG returns.

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): Just Short It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biotech sector has had its ups and downs, but I think there are more downs to come. Short IBB for free.

Under Armour Inc: Time for UA Bulls to Suit Up

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For investors believing in UA stock’s secular growth story, make it a stronger and defensive reality using a collar strategy.

Trade of the Day: Sears Holding (NASDAQ:SHLD)

By Ken Trester
With the economy softening, I’ve flagged a play in Sears (SHLD) that has been on the downward slide going all the way back to early 2010.

XRT: The SPDR S&P Retail (ETF) Has More Punches to Take

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR S&P Retail (ETF) (XRT) representing retail stocks like Nordstrom (JWN) and Macy's (M) is continuing its three-week slide and still is pointing lower.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock Runs Smack Into Resistance

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reversed lower from a crucial line on a gap down.

VRX Stock: A New Low for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) is a volatility powder keg. Embrace the insanity and consider this trade on VRX stock.

Netflix, Inc.: Go for the Kill in a Wounded NFLX Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix continues to suffer following disappointing earnings. This looming breakdown provides an attractive play for NFLX bears.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd: Shop the Bargains in KORS Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use weakness in the retailers to your advantage in KORS stock, along with the benefit of a savvy options play.

Amazon.com, Inc.: AMZN to $1,000? Maybe, But First Back to $700

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
If history is any guide, Amazon (AMZN) stock should give up some of its big gains. Expect $700 to come before $1,000.

Trade of the Day: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
With the current weakness in retail and LOW’s upcoming earnings announcement, we anticipate the stock is going to break below support.

SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Still Is a Toxic Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The volatility in SolarCity (SCTY) is high, and the downtrend is clear. Most investors and traders should just avoid SCTY stock until something drastically changes.

Trade of the Day: BBBY Stock Breakdown is a Clear Sell Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is in an orderly but distinct downtrend, and support is likely to fail.

Retail Worries Strike Down the S&P 500

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
From Gap (GPS) to Macy's (M) to a thwarting of an Office Depot (ODP)-Staples (SPLS) merger, retail was flogged on Wednesday.
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