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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Bank of America Corp: Save Your Money, BAC Stock Is Toast Short-Term

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A return move in Bank of America and unsustainable bullish sentiment don’t bode well for bulls short-term.

Trade of the Day: New Gold Inc. (USA) (NYSEMKT:NGD)

By Profit Scanner
Support for New Gold (NGD) is at $2.28 while there is no significant resistance on the stock's chart, clearing the runway for the gold miner.

Netflix, Inc.: NFLX Stock Is Down, Not Out

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Netflix approaching support, and with options trading on the cheap, this idea on NFLX stock has a high chance for success.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): What’s Next for Netflix Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The violent reaction to Netflix earnings sent NFLX into a reversal at technical resistance. Netflix stock could be mired for weeks, even months.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Nike Inc (NKE)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC) and Nike (NKE) all could be feeling the brunt of additional selling pressures soon, which doesn't bode well considering already weak-looking charts.

Show Some LUV for Southwest Airlines Co Earnings: 2 Trades for LUV Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
LUV is nearing overbought levels. These two trades offer ideas for conservative or more daring traders in Southwest Airlines.

The Bear Lives in AAPL Suppliers Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) and Qorvo Inc (QRVO)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish trends and completed countertrend rallies set up AAPL plays SWKS and QRVO for shorting with put verticals.

SolarCity Corp: Power Returns to SCTY Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
SolarCity (SCTY) stock is being energized once more. Join the revolution with a SCTY call spread offering gargantuan gains.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Will XOM Stock Break Out or Break Down?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Combination of cheap options and looming earnings for Exxon Mobil sets up for a straddle play with edge.

Trade of the Day: Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Whole Foods (WFM) looks great for rebounding up, and I've got a target that's about 10% higher from current levels.

Walt Disney Co (DIS): Don’t Chase the Mouse Here!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a sharp bounce of late, Disney (DIS) stock cracked a psychologically important level. However, keep your hands out of the cookie jar.

Trade of the Day: Traders Could Nail Down a Quick Gain in IP Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Paper Co may provide a bullish opportunity even at these lofty levels.

3 Plays for Today’s Dip in Energy Stocks – OIH XOP RSX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Energy stocks are on the ropes following this weekend's inaction at the Doha summit. Play the pullback with trades on OIH, XOP and RSX.

Biogen Inc.: Bet on BIIB for Healthy Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biogen's 12 month stock performance suggests a downtrend but there could be profits ahead. Pick up BIIB calls for free.

IShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF): The Countertrend Is a Mirage – Short the IWM!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short the bearish IWM ETF if you’re going to buy in this down market.

Trade of the Day: Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
he current market cap for Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) is at $1.5 billion, which makes it ripe as a takeover target.

2 Trades for INTC Stock: Can Server Growth Save Intel Corporation Earnings?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts are looking for strong growth in Intel's high-end server computing revenue, but mobile processing remains a sore point for the company. INTC stock's post-earnings direction hangs in the balance.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.: JPM Stock Is Vulnerable

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan rallied into a key area of technical resistance last week. This, coupled with lousy year-over-year earnings comparisons, leaves JPM stock in a weak spot.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Morgan Stanley (MS)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Morgan Stanley (MS) opens Monday morning with an earnings beat, while IBM (IBM) and Netflix (NFLX) will wait out the trading day before their reports.
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