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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iRobot: Buy IRBT Stock for the Holidays

After a good post earnings breakaway gap rally in October, IRBT stock consolidated constructively and now looks ripe to break higher again.

Trade of the Day: PBI Stock Should Deliver for Short Sellers

A definitive downtrend has been established on the chart of Pitney Bowes Inc.

Trade of the Day: Acxiom Corp. (ACXM)

I expect investors to come in and take advantage of Monday’s sell-off quite soon, and recommend that you retain a positive posture toward equities.

XLE: The Go-To Play for Crude Oil Crash Contrarians

The crash in crude oil is unlikely to continue unabated. Play for a rebound in oil and energy stocks with put spreads in Energy SPDR (XLE).

Dollar General: DG Stock Vulnerable to Earnings Sickness

Dollar General's overbought technicals, weak sales data and a hostile takeover are conspiring against DG stock ahead of earnings.

Lower Fuel Prices: Why You Should Buy Delta, Short Union Pacific

Lower fuel prices should keep airlines outperforming railways, which sets up a pair trade on Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Union Pacific (UNP).

Tesla Stock Is Teetering on Critical Support (TSLA)

Tesla stock is under pressure yet again thanks to reports that a BMW deal isn't on the table. Bears should watch this critical support in TSLA.

Trade of the Day: Wait for This Price to Buy AAPL Stock

The selling is likely to continue until Apple Inc. reaches its 50-day moving average.

Ignore the Bears: Bet on ANF Stock Ahead of Abercrombie Earnings

High short interest in ANF stock coupled with technically oversold levels should power this contrarian play on Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Trade of the Day: CBS Corp. (CBS)

Don't neglect bearish positions, as the current overbought state of the major stock indexes could lead to a sudden and sharp pullback in the next couple of weeks. Today’s recommendation is for one such put trade.

Oil Prices Crashing? Trade Options on Energy Stocks (XOM, USO)

With oil prices on the way down, you can hedge your bets by trading options against the USO fund or energy stocks like XOM.se options to hedge your energy positions.

Like Its Clothes, TJX Stock Is a Bargain

TJX Companies Inc just broke past key technical resistance despite mixed earnings. Traders should put TJX stock on their watch lists.

Trade of the Day: Deere’s Run is Over — Sell Now

With a slowdown in the U.S. farm economy and bearish chart, DE stock is headed lower.

Trade of the Day: MasterCard (MA)

After consolidating for a few weeks, MasterCard has finally started to break out again

Facebook Inc: A Stealth Rally in FB Stock Has Begun

Facebook's 2% move Tuesday went mostly unnoticed, but it shouldn't have -- FB stock could be primed for a big upside resolution.

MasterCard: Charge Ahead With MA Stock

MasterCard has consolidated its post-earnings rally and now looks ripe for a new move higher. Check out the charts on MA stock.

Trade of the Day: QCOM Stock Could Pop 10%-Plus

A short-term rebound could take QUALCOMM, Inc. to the top of its resistance zone.

Deere: 2 Trades to Make as the Bears Descend on DE Stock

Apparently few people think much of Deere & Company heading into earnings. But for DE stock, that could be just the contrarian spark it needs.

14 Stocks to Buy Before the Analysts Wake Up

Some of the best stocks to buy are companies that Wall Street has whiffed on -- because the analyst scramble to catch up will drive these stocks even higher.