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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Intel Stock Is Itching to Break Higher (INTC)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel stock has been on an impressive run and looks constructively positioned to make another move higher. Focus on these targets for INTC.

Is Best Buy (BBY) a “Buy” Ahead of Earnings?

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Third-quarter earnings will be a big report for Best Buy (BBY), as Wall Street will want to see some momentum going into this year's holiday season.

GMCR: 2 Trades for the Keurig Contrarian

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong price action combined with a relatively low earnings hurdle and a pessimistic sentiment backdrop would suggest that GMCR stock is ripe for a potential contrarian play.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences (GILD)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
All signals point to a bullish trend, and as we dive back into the market after taking a pause, I’ve noticed that the health care sector is gaining momentum. Today, I’d like to look into a biotech position that has great growth potential.

Restoration Hardware: Look to Start Building a Position in RH Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Restoration Hardware is acting technically sound, and RH stock is offering clearly defined risk on the long side.

Apple Inc.: How to Play AAPL Stock Amid New Highs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If Apple Inc. continues to deliver this holiday season, 2014 is going to be a banner year for AAPL stock bulls.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences Stock on Sale

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Try to pick up shares of this top biotech on a pullback to $95.

Trade Target Stock With the Bulls Ahead of Earnings (TGT)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target stock is on the verge of being overbought, but still might have some gas in the tank. If so, this trade on TGT should pan out in December.

Trade of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)

By Ken Trester
A strong dollar generally means weak commodity prices, and that is the case now. To help you take advantage, today’s trade recommendation is a bearish option play on a Canada-based gold miner.

Panera: PNRA Stock Shows Clear Lines to Trade Against

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a post-earnings selloff, Panera Bread Co is trading in a well-defined pattern. Traders should pay attention to PNRA stock.

MasterCard Inc: Charge Higher With MA Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The trend in MasterCard is soundly up, and seasonality also should provide a tailwind for bullish plays on MA stock.

Are You Ready to Trade Shanghai Stocks?

By Eric Johnson, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Stock Connect, foreign retail investors are getting first-time access to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. But they can't ignore the risks unique to China.

Trade of the Day: Why I’d Sell BlackBerry Even Though its Chart is Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Fundamental weakness makes a successful test of the recent highs unlikely.

Home Depot: Handle HD Stock With Care Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Home Depot, Inc. doesn't have a ton of upside potential going into earnings, but any trades focusing on HD stock still should point north.

Trade of the Day: GoldCorp (GG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Unfortunately for gold-bugs, the dollar has remained very strong and inflation isn’t rising. The sector is weak, the metal is still above long-term support levels, and we expect that some of the most troubled stocks over the last two years will take another dive to the downside.

Walmart: Should You Buy or Short WMT Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., like many of its large-cap brethren, continues to push to higher highs. However, WMT stock currently looks stretched.

Trade of the Day: Put Macy’s at the Top of Your Holiday Shopping List

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A double-bottom could serve as a platform to propel shares higher.

Trade of the Day: SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical (SCOK)

By Profit Scanner
At the Nov. 12 close, Profit Scanner identified two intermediate-term bullish patterns on the chart for SCOK.

URBN Stock: 2 Ways to Express Your Inner Bull

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Urban Outfitters, Inc., is in the process of rebounding, giving these two plays on URBN stock more of a chance ahead of earnings.
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