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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Trade of the Day: Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU)

By Profit Scanner
The picture for QIHU has been ‘green for go’ with several bullish events appearing on its chart in recent weeks.

Home Depot – Traders Still Love the Dips in HD Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive comments by Home Depot management didn't light a fire under HD stock, but that's OK -- it's technically dressed for success anyway.

Trade of the Day: Joy Global (JOY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
How likely a stock is experiencing a short squeeze can be evaluated by two measures.

Nike Stock Bulls Might Be Sweating Through Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wild optimism in Nike stock ahead of Thursday's report actually points to a likely post-earnings dip. Consider this options trade on Nike stock to benefit.

Google Stock Is Ripe for the Picking (GOOG, GOOGL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google I/O is kicking off today at the same that GOOGL stock sits at a key technical juncture. A rally could very well be in the offing.

Groupon – GRPN Stock Gets Some Real Legs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Groupon has seen some positive news recently, shaping up GRPN stock nicely, as it now looks ready to rally more.

Trade of the Day: A10 Networks (ATEN)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Financial stocks are performing well, which is another indication that investors are less concerned about economic developments.

BBBY Stock – 2 Options Trades for a Potential Rebound

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bed Bath and Beyond earnings are due out Wednesday afternoon, and it could be a chance for BBBY stock to shake its 2014 funk. Here are two trades to make ahead of the report.

5 Silver and Gold Stocks Waiting to Pop

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Fed is priming the pump on inflationary pressure that should send these silver and gold mining stocks soaring.

Trade of the Day: ITT Educational (ESI)

By Profit Scanner
This stock is flashing a hard-to-ignore sell signal, with potential downside of about 50% in the next 12 days.

CarMax – KMX Stock Is Revving Its Engine

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Car retailer CarMax reported better-than-expected Q4 results that should fuel KMX stock well past its feisty Friday rally.

Trade of the Day: Suncor Energy (SU)

By Ken Trester
With momentum looking to pick up again in stocks and indices like the S&P 500, options traders should become slightly more bullish.

Monster Beverage – MNST Stock Could Be Headed for Multiyear Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monster Beverage has seen a host of positive analyst comments over the past few weeks, and now MNST stock is ripe to move back to all-time highs.

Drilling Stock’s Breakout Could Lead to a Well of Profits

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Helmerich & Payne (HP) broke out of a three-month consolidation range to a new yearly closing high.

Trade of the Day: FleetCor Technologies (FLT)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
I’m highly impressed with Fleetcor’s time-cycle forecast, which shows that the trade is in bull mode for the next 90 days.

3 Covered Calls to Cash In on Internet Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sell covered calls against volatile Internet stocks and pull in nice premiums. Consider these trades on IACI, EXPE and LINTA.

FDX Stock Makes a Bold Technical Statement

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FedEx's upside momentum is back in full swing following Wednesday's breakout to all-time highs. Here's what's next for FDX stock.

NextEra Energy Set to Power Up

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
NextEra Energy (NEE) broke above a key downtrending resistance level, completing a bullish continuation pattern.

Trade of the Day: BlackBerry (BBRY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
BlackBerry, has retained some market-share and competitive advantages after the smartphone handset revolution.
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