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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Walmart: WMT Stock Is a Buy on Any Dips

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is sitting on critical near-term support, and a break below would allow investors to buy WMT stock at better levels.

Trade of the Day: Is ARRS Stock a Buy?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a revenue miss, ARRIS Group, Inc. presents a good opportunity on a pullback.

How to ‘Like’ FB Stock With an Options Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If Thursday's pop is any indication, perhaps Facebook is ready to start rockin' and rollin' again. Capitalize with an options play on FB stock.

DISH: One Bull and One Bear Trade for DISH Network Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
DISH Network earnings have been disappointing lately, but with Sling TV and fresh wireless spectrum, guidance could prove interesting for DISH stock.

FCX: Mine for Money in Freeport McMoran Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
FCX stock is up about 25% in the last few weeks, but it's unclear if the struggling stock is finding new life or is poised for a fall. Cover your bases with short strangles.

Zillow Group Inc: Be Ready to Bid on Z Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Zillow Group Inc shares rallied Wednesday amid news that the company had completed its acquisition of Trulia. Let Z stock digest its gains, then target it for another run higher.

Trade of the Day: Costco News Offers Great Discount on AXP Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
American Express Company reversed after a high-volume selling climax.

USO: Join the Bulls’ Charge Back Into Oil

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The bulls have established a foothold in the United States Oil Fund LP (ETF), and option premiums remain expensive. Use puts to profit in USO.

Make $1,000 This Month With Low-Risk Naked Puts

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trading naked puts on blue-chip stocks like Philip Morris (PM) and Monsanto (MON) is a great way to generate income on a regular basis.

Trade of the Day: Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
During the past four quarters, BRCD has topped or matched expectations.

American Express Company: AXP Stock Is Worth a Swipe

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a string of bad news for American Express, AXP stock has been punished. Now, however, AmEx has reached oversold levels and could bounce.

Trade of the Day: CIEN Stock Chart Lighting Up With Bullish Signals

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break above resistance targets a 25% run in Ciena Corporation.

DDD Stock Beckons Bottom Fishers

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
DDD is scheduled to report earnings Feb. 26. While its upcoming earnings release is sure to add some fireworks to the mix, the recent action in the stock provides enough promise to keep the bulls interested.

PCLN: A Pair of Bullish Trades for Priceline Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the dollar up 14% against the euro, Priceline faces some stiff headwinds in international bookings when it reports earnings later this week.

Trade of the Day: Qualcomm (QCOM)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Phones are getting cheaper, and alternative processors are getting better. This creates a problem for QCOM.

Aim for This Upside Target in Schlumberger Limited (SLB)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deflationary forces might weigh on Schlumberger Limited again at some point, but in the near-term, SLB stock has well-defined upside.

Trade of the Day: Big Blue Bouncing From a Bottom

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
International Business Machines Corp. issued a buy signal after a selling climax.

Trade of the Day: QLogic (QLGC)

By Ken Trester
Volatility may be easing, but it always best to err on the side of caution.

DUK: 2 Duke Energy Earnings Trades to Power Your Portfolio

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oversold Duke Energy Corp (DUK) looks primed for a rebound next week as Q4 earnings approach. Here's how to trade DUK stock.
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