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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Trade of the Day: High-Yielding Oil Producer Could Rebound 40%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A strong balance sheet and 10% dividend yield make Crescent Point Energy Corp a standout.

NVDA: Set Up for Big Gains With Nvidia’s Momentum

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Shares of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have been pushing fresh 52-week peaks in recent weeks and look poised for further gains based on strong momentum.

Lennar Corporation: 2 Ways to Trade LEN Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lennar Corporation looks to extend its 12-quarter earnings winning streak amid an end to the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing and a rough winter.

USO: Bet With the Bulls as Crude Oil Tumbles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil is at a six-year low, trading at less than $45 per barrel. Here's a contrarian trade on the USO ETF to play the crude oil crash.

3 Covered Calls to Execute NOW to Make $1,000

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Making $1,000 with covered calls doesn't have to be complicated or risky. Just choose nice, safe blue-chip stocks. We'll look at three deals.

Trade of the Day: Lowe’s (LOW)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
In this environment, it is important that we remain fixated on the best parts of the economy, which at this time includes home construction and remodeling.

Duke Energy: DUK Stock Has a Great Technical Setup, But …

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) has been slammed since late Janaury as interest rates rose, but DUK stock could rebound if the FOMC statement holds some dovish language.

Trade of the Day: HBAN Stock Could Make Patient Traders Another 25%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A pullback below its 50-day moving average would provide an ideal entry point for Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.

ORCL: 2 Trades for Oracle Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street expects modest growth from Oracle's third-quarter earnings, but short sellers are betting against an ORCL stock rally.

WFC is the Best Financial Stock These Days

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Wells Fargo stock boasts one of the best-looking charts in the financial sector. A breakout to new all-time highs looks inevitable for WFC.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft (MSFT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Shares of Microsoft tumbled late last week and, despite a brief rebound on Friday, the shares look ugly.

It’s a Make-or-Break Week for SPY, XLF

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a two-week mean-reversion move in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), the next move almost certainly depends on this week's FOMC statement.

Trade of the Day: Breakdown Predicts More Pain for EMR Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Emerson Electric Co. broke a double-bottom, confirming its bear market is intact.

Dollar’s Strength Delivers Outperformance to Small-Cap Stocks (IWM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The dollar's 12-year high is favoring small-cap stocks, which are breaking higher. Take advantage with an options trade on the IWM ETF.

Trade of the Day: A.H. Belo (AHC)

By Ken Trester
For those seeking trading advice, our index indicators are giving neutral readings, a downgrade from last week’s bullish readings.

Shake Shack Inc: SHAK Stock Is Shaking Up Some Excitement

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Thursday's wild reaction to Shake Shack earnings, SHAK stock could be beginning a lucrative honeymoon phase. Traders, get your orders ready.

Trade of the Day: Bank on KRE Making a Bullish Run

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) is showing relative strength.

2 Trades for Volatile Plug Power Inc. Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Plug Power faces a mixed bag as it heads into next week's fourth-quarter earnings report. Here are two trades for PLUG stock.

Trade of the Day: AutoNation (AN)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The high-tech equipment and computers on modern cars have reduced competitive threats to AutoNation and opened up new opportunities.
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