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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When Will the DJIA Break Past This Pesky Resistance Level?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Dow Jones is currently leading investors down the path of maximum frustration as it's seemingly stalling. When the DJIA can clear 16,600, get ready.

Trade of the Day: S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Both stocks and volatility behaved themselves last week, but don’t let bullish headlines lull you into a false sense of security

Bears Can Play LinkedIn, But Bulls Must Wait

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The weak stock chart of LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) just got a little weaker last Friday after earnings. For now, LNKD stock is open to bears, but not bulls.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By Ken Trester
Our indicators continue to lean bullish, but it pays to trade selectively. The Nasdaq may be about to break out, so let's trade one of its strongest names

XOM Stock Looks Poised for More Upside After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil passed the earnings test on Thursday. XOM stock, after a u-shaped reversal this year remains more or less flat but still constructive

Wall Street Ignores Sour GDP; Don’t Ignore This Trading Opportunity

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
It's a trader's market -- here's one area we're watching for continued downside.

Trade of the Day: Carbonite (CARB)

By Profit Scanner
The technical pattern duration suggests that traders won’t have to wait long for Carbonite to move up to its target.

MGM Stock: Bet On Upside for This Casino Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGM Resorts passed its earnings test on Tuesday, and MGM stock bulls have taken over. I'm looking for a sustained rally over the coming weeks.

Trade of the Day: Coffee Holding (JVA)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Despite what you'd think, Starbucks, GMCR, JVA, et al. have no better ability to forecast the price of coffee beans in the future than anyone else.

Coach Stock Is on the Ropes; Short COH Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach (NYSE:COH) just announced a disappointing earnings report that included sliding North American sales. From a trading perspective, COH looks like a sweet short opportunity.

3 Big-Money Trades on Earnings Reports

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
WYNN stock and a few other potential earnings movers are providing nimble traders with opportunity. Here are 3 particular sets of trades I like right now.

Trade of the Day: Pandora (P)

By Profit Scanner
As Pandora isn’t currently showing any significant support levels, short traders could look to sell at current levels.

Corning: GLW Stock Prepares to Break Important Technical Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Corning announced great sales growth numbers in its earnings report on Monday, and as a result, GLW stock looks primed to make an important technical move.

Trade of the Day: iShares Russell 2000 (IWM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Volatility has ramped up again, but the speed of Friday's decline should set up for a rebound. Let’s grab some long-side gains while the time is right

WHR: Whirlpool Stock Is Ready to Gush Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whirlpool (WHR) overcame some initial post-earnings weakness last Friday and finished the day ahead. Now, the chart of Whirlpool stock looks strong.

Trade of the Day: Cooper Tire (CTB)

By Ken Trester
Stocks are enjoying a relatively positive week, and our indicators are saying that trend should continue.

Freeport-McMoRan: FCX Stock Makes a Small But Important Push

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Freeport-McMoRan reported respectable earnings that lifted the stock into a better posture. FCX stock now is better set to rally toward its next resistance point.

Ride the Bull Into Ford Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts and traders are pretty optimistic about Ford's prospects heading into earnings. Here's one options trade on Ford stock to try before the report.

Trade of the Day: ON Semiconductor (ONNN)

By Bryan Perry
One sector that has shown excellent relative strength in the midst of the tech correction that took down NFLX and other high flyers is semiconductors.
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