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Here’s How to Play the Best of Semiconductors

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The semiconductor industry can be fickle based on supply and demand, but these semiconductor stocks are looking good.

Conn’s Shorts Squeezed: 2 Trades For CONN Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are mixed, but rising, for Conn's fourth-quarter earnings, leaving CONN stock short sellers in the lurch.

Play CY While Semiconductors Are Still on a Roll

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The "connectivity of everything" will continue to evolve, and semiconductor stocks are playing a major role in how things connect.

Charles Schwab: SCHW Stock Will Cash In Thanks to the Fed

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders should consider buying Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock if shares can put together a confirmation buying day. Check out our targets.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Tech at This Level

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (QQQ) carries above-average risk in the near term.

Do Higher Oil Prices Spell Doom for Airline Stocks Like LUV?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With oil prices making a comeback, its time to take another look at LUV and other airline stocks to determine what effect rising oil prices may have on these high-fliers.

Crude Oil Spikes on Saudi Arabia Air Strikes (USO)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With prices having already fallen so low, continued turmoil in the Middle East will inject additional upside risk in the oil markets. Here's how to trade the war-induced tumult with options.

Walmart: How to Get Better Value From WMT Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest discount retailer offers value to shoppers. Currently, WMT stock is giving bullish investors a similar technical opportunity and made better with a long call strategy.

Trade of the Day: Nordstrom (JWN)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Nordstrom beat Wall Street revenue estimates by $30 million and saw same-store sales growth of 4.7% in the fourth quarter.

BlackBerry Earnings: The Long and Short of Trading BBRY Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Guidance will be key for BlackBerry's fourth-quarter report, and short sellers will be watching closely for any signs of a turnaround.

Beat the Market With the Russell 2000 (IWM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite Wednesday's broad-based selloff, the Russell 2000 ETF, IWM, is constructively positioned for a solid move higher. Check out our targets.

Trade of the Day: Runway Cleared for Takeoff in UAL Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Shares of United Continental Holdings Inc look ready to soar following a consolidation.

FXE: Bet with the Bears on the Euro Rally

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
It's just a matter of time before the beleaguered euro takes another dive. Take advantage of the next dip by playing options on the FXE ETF.

GameStop Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for GME Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong hardware sales make for tough 2013 comparisons for GameStop earnings. Can software make up the difference and send GME stock higher?

Buy First Solar Stock? That’s a Bright Idea! (FSLR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) stock -- one of many battered solar stocks -- rallied Tuesday to break out of a bullish technical formation. Higher prices are ahead.

Trade of the Day: PHM Stock is a Bargain Hunter’s Dream

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
PulteGroup, Inc. looks ready to break from a consolidation and run to new highs.

GLD: Gold Rebound Is Running Out of Steam

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite the recent rally, it's unlikely that the price of gold will reach $1,200. Here's a bear call spread on GLD where you can exploit the next downturn in the price of gold.

FSLR: First Solar Stock Is Heating Up

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Solar stocks have delivered scorching returns so far this year, so traders looking to get in on the action should take a look at First Solar, Inc. (FSLR).

Honeywell Stock – Here Are the Latest HON Options

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Investors in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) saw new options become available yesterday for the May 15 expiration.
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