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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Pandora – P Stock Is Flirting With a Technical Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pandora dropped meaningfully last Friday after earnings. P stock now looks ready to drop more, particularly if last Friday's lows give.

Delta Could Soar 15% If It Can Break This Level

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A penetration of Delta Air Lines' (DAL) 50-day moving average would be a clear buy signal.

Trade of the Day: Western Digital (WDC)

By Ken Trester
As the indexes continue to grind higher, led by a 1.3% gain in the Nasdaq, traders should begin to weight more toward bullish positions.

D.R. Horton Builds a Suddenly Bearish Case (DHI)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
D.R. Horton dramatically changed direction Thursday after disappointing earnings and weak new-home sales numbers took their toll on DHI stock.

Gilead Sciences’ Picture Just Keeps Looking Better (GILD)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gilead Sciences just beat the Street, GILD stock is getting higher analyst targets, and the technical picture remains appealing

Trade of the Day: Bank of America (BAC)

By Bryan Perry
Technology just passed energy Wednesday as one of the best sectors in the market for 2014.

Robert Half – A Shorting Opportunity Is Building in RHI Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Staffing firm Robert Half International jumped too much, too quickly on good Q2 earnings and Q3 guidance. RHI stock looks like a short.

HCA Holdings Up 85% and Still a Stellar Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Add HCA Holdings (HCA) to your portfolio as a cornerstone holding in the health care sector.

CROX Stock Might Sustain a Rally for Once

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crocs' earnings and corporate restructuring sparked a technically significant move in CROX stock that could see more follow-through buying.

How to Use Options to Unwind a Bad Trade

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short-term trading is great to boost your overall performance, but if those trades go bad, use options trading to claw back instead of throwing in the towel.

Trade of the Day: Halliburton (HAL)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Fears of escalating violence in Gaza, Iraq and Ukraine are keeping shares of oil companies buoyant. The trade I’m recommending today is one such company that tends to do very well this time of year.

Herbalife – Don’t Be a Hero, Don’t Buy HLF Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Herbalife (HLF) stock dropped Monday ahead of today's presentation by Bill Ackman of Pershing Square. Active investors should consider the short side, but don't buy the dip.

This 6.6% Yielder Just Flashed a Golden Cross

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This bullish event in Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP) was followed by a MACD buy signal.

Trade of the Day: GNC (GNC)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
This stock could become interesting as we go into the next earnings report, which should come very soon.

How to Trade FB Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook reports earnings on Wednesday after the close. Anyone eyeballing trade setups after the report should watch these key levels in FB stock.

Fresh Off New Highs, UNH Stock Looks Ripe for Selling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
UNH stock looks increasingly overbought on the longer and near-term charts. Active investors should look for shorting entries.

HAL Stock — 2 Ways to Play Halliburton Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Halliburton announces earnings next week, so whether you're bullish or bearish, here are two different ways to trade HAL stock.

The Secret to Profitable Options Trading

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use options to profit without holding stocks, thereby limiting your risk. Here are few of the best methods.

Trade of the Day: Basic Energy Services (BAS)

By Profit Scanner
Resistance for Basic Energy stock lies at $28.88, so traders may wish to see it close above that level before establishing positions.
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