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Trade of the Day: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.(NASDAQ:MPWR)

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Looking at the technicals, fundamentals and macro view, there are several things to like about Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR).

Trade of the Day: LEA Stock Gearing Up for a Run Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Lear Corp. held at its long-term support line last week, triggering a buy signal.

Alcoa Inc Stock: 2 Trades to Bend and Not Break on AA Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With all the global economic baggage already priced in, Alcoa stock has a chance to break out higher if the company can hold the line on guidance.

Trade of the Day: Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC)

By Ken Trester
I don't want you to waste any time opening today's trade in Wells Fargo (WFC) because my indicators are giving bearish signals.

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Is Finally Tapping on the Brakes

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Tesla stock finally showing signs of slowing, it may be time to take a guardedly bearish stance in TSLA.

Netflix, Inc.: This Is a Dangerous Place to Chase NFLX

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock has rebounded, but it's coming into a major area of technical resistance. Chasing NFLX from here involves far more risk than reward.

Trade of the Day: ANTM Stock is a Healthy Pick

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
An inverse head-and-shoulders breakout targets a 17% run in Anthem Inc.

3 Big-Money Naked Puts – GOOG PCLN REGN

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOG), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) and Priceline (PCLN) are great candidates for selling naked puts.

3 Oil Stocks Worth Drilling For — ATW RDC RIG

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
They’re not without risks, but ATW, RDC and RIG are oil stocks worth consideration as contrarian investments

SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Is a Risky Business

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
SolarCity (SCTY) can do a lot for short-term bulls, but long-term, it's hard to overlook the high risks in SCTY stock here.

Trade of the Day: Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:INO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
A “golden cross” has formed on the Inovio (INO) chart, as the 50-day moving average is now above the 200-day moving average.

Bank of America Corp: Fight the Fed, Short BAC!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The financials should continue to be out of favor in deteriorating global fundamentals. Short BAC stock for little risk.

J C Penney Company Inc: Is JCP Stock Still Overbought?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While JCPenney (JCP) stock could continue to consolidate its early 2016 rally, the risk-reward equation has diminished notably for the shorts.

Investors Could Be in for a Long, Sideways Summer

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's overall pattern is bullish, but there is a lack of momentum usually present at breakouts.

Trade of the Day: MPWR Stock Powering Up After Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. broke from a bullish saucer and is on a buy signal.

5 Ways to Play the Nikkei

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Japan's Nikkei average can have a mind of its own compared to the S&P 500. Here are 5 ways to profit on the differences I'm the markets' moves

CarMax, Inc: KMX Looking to Get Back on Track

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
A KMX stock straddle option trade lets an investor prepare for a move in CarMax either way after earnings.

Apple Inc.: Bet Against Apple Stock for a Profit (AAPL)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong rally aside, even a behemoth like Apple stock must have a pullback every now and again.

Microsoft Corporation: Short MSFT Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft's fundamentals still support its long term price appreciation. But I can short MSFT here for free and still be bullish long term.
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