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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Traders Should Get Another Run at SolarCity (SCTY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SolarCity on Tuesday rallied more than 17% after news of an acquisition, putting SCTY stock back in a good position to be bought on dips.

Rare Candlestick Pattern Signals Goldman Sachs is a Buy

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
While the "rising three methods" is not often seen, it tends to be very reliable.

Trade of the Day: Vertex Energy (VTNR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Stocks eked out modest gains Monday after starting in the red amid fears that Iraq was on the verge of becoming a rogue state.

TSLA Stock Rally Has Refueled the Momentum Train

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors (TSLA) raced out of the gates Monday and was pushed ahead on several pieces of positive news. Even better: There's more charge in the battery.

Trade of the Day: Delta (DAL)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Lufthansa's warning about smaller profits has led to some fall-out in the larger airline group. But I see this as a trading opportunity.

Priceline – Should You Buy PCLN Stock After the OpenTable Bid?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week, Priceline announced a purchase of OpenTable, and the resulting swoon in PCLN stock couldn't have come at a worse time, technically speaking.

Trade of the Day: NuStar Energy L.P. (NS)

By Ken Trester
This large-cap energy MLP is in a strong uptrend, avoiding much of the volatility seen in other sectors.

AMZN Stock Is Open to a Bear Raid

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yesterday's launch of Amazon's streaming music service led to selling in AMZN stock. This sell-the-news reaction will allow the bears to pounce.

Pandora is Already Past its Prime

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Pandora Media (P) can't seem to catch a break, and neither can its shares.

Trade of the Day: Nokia (NOK)

By Bryan Perry
Professional money managers must make the proper adjustments to window-dress their portfolios and reflect ownership of the leaders in the markets.

The Taxman Jumpeth – H&R Block Excites the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
H&R Block earnings for the fourth quarter pleased analysts, and in response, HRB stock jumped and left a bullish mark on its multiyear and near-term charts.

Regardless of DOJ, More Pain Ahead for BoA

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The selling in Bank of America (BAC) is likely to be compounded for technical reasons.

Trade of the Day: Moneygram International (MGI)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Moneygram was never able to recover from the financial crash of 2008.

Here Comes Another Leg Up in Facebook Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock rallied strongly Tuesday after the company announced a pivotal hire -- namely, PayPal's president. Importantly, this momentum has staying power.

Score Up to 20% on Electronic Arts’ Rally

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Electronic Arts (EA) hit a new 52-week high as it broke out of a bullish pennant.

3 Options to Hedge a Market Crash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 is seemingly unstoppable, but we all know markets don't rise in straight, perpetual lines. Use these three ETF options to hedge a market crash.

Trade of the Day: Coca-Cola (KO)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
We may need to be patient here, but KO's stock trading chart shows there’s enough fizz for a pop in the short-term.

Lululemon – Let the Low Bar for LULU Stock Be Your Guide

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pessimism on an underperforming stock is par for the course, and Lululemon certainly has attracted its fair share. But that could mean good things for LULU stock after Thursday's earnings.

Carl Icahn Turns FDO Stock Into a Bullish Playground

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn disclosed a large stake in Family Dollar, which set FDO stock on fire Monday. Now, the technicals and news flow are working in concert.
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