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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FSLR Stock is Shining like a Solar Flare

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
FSLR stock is on fire, moving up 11% on Monday and another 4% in morning trading today. The rapid ascent opens the window for an options play for strategic investors.

SIRI Stock Bulls Getting Serious Ahead of Sirius XM Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are high for SIRI stock as Sirius XM is expected to benefit from strong auto sales and plunging oil prices.

3 ‘Lone Wolf’ Stocks to Buy Now

By Johnson Research Group
If you're looking for stocks to buy right now, forget the crowd. If you want a real growth opportunity, go where the analysts aren't -- yet.

Trade of the Day: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The CounterPoint Options system is recommending SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) calls, based on its viewpoint of a rally in the broad market over the next few weeks.

Dow Chemical Is Quietly Building Steam (DOW)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dow Chemical Co shares have been beaten down since September, but some are starting to correct their mistake. Here's our read on DOW stock.

Trade of the Day: Almost Time to Buy Beaten-Down MRO Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Marathon Oil Corporation formed a triple-bottom with twin buy signals.

Trade of the Day: Blackberry (BBRY)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
This year and last have provided ripe opportunities to pick some low-hanging fruit via stocks like BBRY.

WYNN: 2 Trades to Bet Ahead of Wynn Resorts Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts expect Wynn Resorts to continue to struggle with declining Macau revenue, but lowered expectations may play in WYNN stock's favor.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: A Classic Post-Earnings Trade in BABA Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the weak reaction to earnings last week, BABA stock has clear support and resistance that active traders and investors can trade around.

Trade of the Day: ABX Stock Ready to Shine?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) reversed higher following a double-bottom.

CMG: 2 Spicy Earnings Trades for Chipotle Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle stock could be headed higher on strong earnings even as the shares trade at record highs. Here are two ways you can trade CMG stock before Tuesday's earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Tenet Healthcare (THC)

By Ken Trester
Until a bullish or bearish market trend replaces the whipsaw action, take smaller positions than normal but don't sit out completely.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is Weak, But Could Bounce Anyway

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) absorbed a tough blow after earnings, but traders might be able to play a short-term bounce in Microsoft stock.

Trade of the Day: Pullback in NVS Stock Could Yield 15%-Plus Profits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Novartis AG (ADR) is trading in a well-defined bull channel with support at its 50-day moving average.

SPY: Embrace the Bear with Call Spreads on the S&P 500

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Selling pressure ramps up in the S&P 500. Position yourself for profits in the SPY ETF.

10 Stock Charts You MUST Watch

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatile markets create trading opportunities, and that's certainly the case right now. Which stock charts are poised to break out in February, and which could break down?

XOM: 2 Trades for Oil-Slicked Exxon Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Plunging oil prices are expected to wreak havoc on XOM stock as investors brace for next week's earnings report. Here are two options trades to get ahead of the curve.

Tax Preparers (TAX, HRB, INTU): Who Wins With Obamacare?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a look at the impact of Obamacare on the tax preparation and tax software companies., including HRB stock, INTU stock and TAX stock.

Trade of the Day: Visa (V)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
One bearish play that I'm targeting is Visa (V).
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