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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Twitter Stock – A Quick Nap for Now, Then Another Push?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock made an aggressive post-earnings rally at the end of July, and now TWTR looks rested enough to make another move higher.

2 Ways to Play SINA Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Wall Street seemingly undecided on how Sina stock will fare after earnings, traders could consider either of these two options plays.

Trade of the Day: Energy Transfer Equity (ETE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
For good and bad, a Master Limited Partnerships is not like a regular stock.

Salesforce.com – CRM Stock Is Feeling the Pinch Into Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce.com has approached a critical longer-term support level with earnings just one week away. CRM stock offers opportunity to tactical traders -- now, and after earnings.

CSCO – Make This Bullish Trade Before Cisco Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The options pits and technicals are hinting at a post-earnings rally for Cisco, making a bullish trade on CSCO stock look appealing.

Hide Out from Volatility in … Biotech?

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
On April 19, Zafgen sold six million shares, one million more than initially planned.

Trade of the Day: General Motors (GM)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
These shares looked undervalued even before the most recent recall announcements triggered a 10% decline. With the stock in technical rebound territory, I view GM as an interesting trade.

Cliffs Natural Resources Digs Into a Bullish Position (CLF)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cliffs Natural Resources rallied nearly 4% Monday out of a technically bullish formation. Traders can play further upside in CLF stock.

Trade of the Day: First Solar (FSLR)

By Profit Scanner
First Solar gapped lower on earnings -- then gained more than 3% while the larger Nasdaq gained just 0.05%. This is just one in a series of bullish events pointing to a significant rally from here.

Pull Coach Stock off the Bargain Rack (COH)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach stock rallied on the back of better-than-expected earnings last week, but traders still can ride the upside momentum in COH.

Nearly 25% Gains May Be In This Under $10 Stock’s Future

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a difficult year, Yamana Gold (AUY) appears to be turning up.

XLU – Triple Your Dividends With Naked Puts

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking to squeeze more dividends out of the income-happy XLU, consider naked puts on the ETF.

Trade of the Day: Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)

By Ken Trester
With indices weakening substantially and teetering on their support levels, options traders should weight more toward bearish positions.

Jack in the Box Should Spring to New Heights

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jack in the Box reported robust earnings growth and pleased the Street with its outlook, helping JACK stock to defy the broader market.

RealD (RLD) Profits – Now What?

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
RealD shares are trending lower again today following Wednesday's 11% shellacking

Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Buy AAPL as a way to play a seasonal trend and a strengthening U.S. economy.

Tesla Stock Is Primed for a Return to All-Time Highs (TSLA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has rallied more than 10% since last week's earnings report, and its momentum could carry TSLA to fresh heights.

Gamco Global Gold’s Chart Flashes Some Glitz (GGN)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gamco Global Gold (GGN) has successfully tested its 50-day MA in the past few days, and sports several other bullish indicators.

Trade of the Day: Zagg, Inc. (ZAGG)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Why cell-phone makers weren’t using sapphire glass for screens was a complete mystery.
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