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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Earnings Preview: 2 Ways to Trade Yahoo Stock (YHOO)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street has a very fuzzy picture of Yahoo stock ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report. Approach YHOO with care.

Look to Short SunTrust Bank (STI)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SunTrust Banks (STI) rallied Friday, but into resistance. Traders can get bearish on STI stock and its broken medium-term chart.

Devon Energy is a Bottom Fisher’s Delight

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Devon Energy (DVN) showed strong buying after what appears to be a selling climax.

AAPL Stock: A Bullish Trade for Iron Stomachs

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thinking about trading AAPL before Apple earnings? Well, if you listen to the analysts and options traders, you should lean toward the upbeat.

Trade of the Day: Baker Hughes (BHI)

By Ken Trester
Stock indexes and indicators are becoming even more bearish. Today's trade is a play on the bearish outlook for both oil prices and equities.

CHK: Chesapeake Energy Is Positioning Itself for a Bounce

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy on Thursday made bank by selling some shale assets, and CHK stock reacted in kind. Traders can hop on board soon.

The Best Undervalued Buys in the Market: Intel (INTC)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy the chipmaker between its 200-day moving average and June breakout level.

Where Is Crude Oil Going? Look for the Strike of Pain (USO)

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
A large open interest in January USO puts hints at further acceleration in the decline in crude oil prices.

MCD: Trade Bearishly on McDonald’s

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
More bad news than good is coming for McDonald's. So, a bearish option is advisable for MCD stock.

Trade of the Day: Mobileye (MBLY)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
There are many stocks with "long tails" now, which means sellers probed new lows and then covered -- and were replaced with buyers.

Halliburton: Board the Bear Train Toward HAL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Halliburton stock looks destined for more losses amid continued fear in the market and no relief in sight for crude oil prices.

Bank of America – Don’t Blindly Buy BAC Stock Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) suffered Wednesday following its earnings report. For now, avoid BAC stock until the broader market stabilizes.

The Best Undervalued Buys in the Market: Micron Technology (MU)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market sell-off hit semi stocks hard, driving Micron Technology (MU) down 20%.

Google Stock: 2 Ways to Play GOOGL Before Thursday’s Report

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is optimistic about Google stock ahead of earnings, providing promise for this pair of bullish GOOGL trades.

Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
From a technical standpoint, AAPL is facing a lot of resistance at its current price level.

DPZ: Don’t Chase Domino’s; Let It Cool First

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Domino's Pizza on Tuesday reported better than expected earnings. DPZ stock staged a great breakout move that could rally much more.

The Best Undervalued Buys in the Market: Celgene (CELG)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
My list begins with a top biotech stock that could run more than 20%.

Trade of the Day: Angie’s List (ANGI)

By Profit Scanner
On Oct. 13, the Profit Scanner powered by Recognia identified a bullish Flag pattern in Angie's List with potential upside of 12%-15%.

2 Ways to Trade Netflix Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street probably is overly bearish on Netflix stock heading into earnings, but don't completely discount the negative vibes on NFLX.
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